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XML Authority Time Saving Tips


XML Authority Toolbar

  

Control Key Shortcuts     (NOTE: Mac uses the Open Apple key in place of the Control Key.)

File...   Edit...   View...  
Open Ctrl+O Cut Ctrl+X Overview Ctrl+0
Close Ctrl+W Copy Ctrl+C Element Types Ctrl+1
Info Ctrl+I Paste Ctrl+V Attributes Ctrl+2
Save Ctrl+S Clear Ctrl+B Advanced Ctrl+3
Print Ctrl+P Find Ctrl+F Notes Ctrl+7
    Replace Ctrl+R Source Ctrl+8
        Errors Ctrl+9

Ctrl+E : Opens Content Model Editor or Attributes Editor when used within the Content Model or Attributes columns of the Element List Pane. These editors are well-suited for work with large content models.

Ctrl+K : Checks the schema for errors. 

Ctrl+N : Opens a new schema (opens your default schema type). 

Alt-Key Shortcuts

The Alt key, used in conjunction with the appropriate letter, enables you to perform all of the functions on the XML Toolbar without a point or a click.  Notice that the main function menus on the toolbar (File, Edit, View...) each have one character underlined (Fig A.)  These menus can be accessed by typing the Alt key plus the underlined character.  For example, the File menu can be opened by typing Alt+F.  

Fig. A - XML Authority Toolbar Menus

Once a menu is opened, you will notice that each menu option also has a character underlined.  Typing the underlined letter of the option will select the option.  For example, after typing Alt+F to open the File menu, typing "A" executes the Save As...function.  

Note: Alt-key access to sub-menus (e.g. typing Alt-F to open the file menu and then typing "M" to access the import menu ) requires Java Runtime version 1.3.0.

The Alt key may also be useful when working within the Elements List Pane, where Alt-X checks/un-checks the Text Box and Alt-L checks/un-checks the Elem. Box.

Other Useful Tips

 

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