line spacing keystrokes
line spacing keystrokes
I've just bought NWE 2.6.1 and I'm thrilled with it.
But I have a question:
Is there a way to assign a keyboard command to line spacing and bypass the format pallette?
For instance, I want to set a paragraph in my document to double space by selecting the paragraph and pressing cmd+2.
Similary, I want to press cmd+1 for single spacing a selection.
I've checked the help files and browsed the support forum, but no luck.
Robert B.
But I have a question:
Is there a way to assign a keyboard command to line spacing and bypass the format pallette?
For instance, I want to set a paragraph in my document to double space by selecting the paragraph and pressing cmd+2.
Similary, I want to press cmd+1 for single spacing a selection.
I've checked the help files and browsed the support forum, but no luck.
Robert B.
You can set this up in Nisus Writer Express 2.7, currently available as a beta version.
If you want it in an earlier version, you can implement it through styles. Create a paragraph style for each type of line-spacing you anticipate using and assign it a keyboard shortcut. If you like that approach, save the styles in your Nisus New File template. I use this for paragraph spacing (as opposed to line spacing) and it works nicely for me.
--Craig
If you want it in an earlier version, you can implement it through styles. Create a paragraph style for each type of line-spacing you anticipate using and assign it a keyboard shortcut. If you like that approach, save the styles in your Nisus New File template. I use this for paragraph spacing (as opposed to line spacing) and it works nicely for me.
--Craig
Re: line spacing keystrokes
In the 2.7 betas, CMD 1, 2 and 3 change spacing from single, 1.5 and double-spacing.
In my writing, I change the spacing all the time.
Typically, I'll write rough drafts in double space because that's easier to read and edit. Double spaced Courier is my NWE default.
For final versions, depending on the formatting requirements, I'll switch everything to single spacing, change the typeface, and whatever else the publisher requires.
Typically, I'll write rough drafts in double space because that's easier to read and edit. Double spaced Courier is my NWE default.
For final versions, depending on the formatting requirements, I'll switch everything to single spacing, change the typeface, and whatever else the publisher requires.
Re: line spacing keystrokes
Seriously? In that case I think they need to change it - cmd-2 for 1.5 line spacing is NOT user-friendly and is highly non-intuitive! cmd-1 = single-space, cmd-2 = double-space, etc. KISS.midwinter wrote:In the 2.7 betas, CMD 1, 2 and 3 change spacing from single, 1.5 and double-spacing.
Re: line spacing keystrokes
That was my recommendation, as well. But I fear that if we complain too much they will take it away!dshan wrote:Seriously? In that case I think they need to change it - cmd-2 for 1.5 line spacing is NOT user-friendly and is highly non-intuitive! cmd-1 = single-space, cmd-2 = double-space, etc. KISS.midwinter wrote:In the 2.7 betas, CMD 1, 2 and 3 change spacing from single, 1.5 and double-spacing.
made your way
you can always change the quick keys to ones that work for you
which I just realized that for me cmd-1 = character; cmd-2 = dialogue and cmd-3 = direction
though I don't do cmd-3 much, because I don't take directions well
which I just realized that for me cmd-1 = character; cmd-2 = dialogue and cmd-3 = direction
though I don't do cmd-3 much, because I don't take directions well
I have never let my schooling interfere with my education/Mark Twain (1835-1910)
cmd-22
I just realized something that is either new to 2.7b3 or never stumbled upon before
you can use double stroke
if cmd-4 makes header one
cmd-44 can make header two
now if anyone knows how I can turn things off in the service menu... I have iClock running and it has a calculator, which I don't want, if I hit cnd-1 it turns it on from service...
thanks
you can use double stroke
if cmd-4 makes header one
cmd-44 can make header two
now if anyone knows how I can turn things off in the service menu... I have iClock running and it has a calculator, which I don't want, if I hit cnd-1 it turns it on from service...
thanks
I have never let my schooling interfere with my education/Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Service Scrubber
You could for instance use Service Scrubber, a rather nifty free utility that allows you to organise your Services and disable those that you don't need.