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Using the Reference panel

You can use the Reference panel to view detailed descriptions of the actions listed in the Actions toolbox. The panel also displays sample code, which you can copy and paste into the Script pane of the Actions panel. You can also adjust the font size and print the contents of Reference panel.

 
To view a description and sample code for an action, do one of the following:

Click an action in the Actions toolbox, then click the Reference button.

Choose Window > Reference.

Press Control+Alt+Shift+F1 (Windows) or Command+Alt+Shift+F1 (Macintosh).

In normal mode, select an action in the Script pane and click the Reference button at the upper right above the Script pane.

 
To copy and paste sample code:

1

Highlight the code and right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Macintosh), then select Copy from the context menu.

2

In the Script pane, right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Macintosh) and select Paste from the context menu or from the pop-up menu in the upper right.

 
To change the font size:

Select Large, Medium, or Small Font from the pop-up menu in the upper right of the Reference panel.

 
To print the contents of the Reference panel:

Select Print from either the context menu or the pop-up menu in the upper right of the Reference panel.