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Adding and viewing data
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Entering and changing data in fields
Editing text
Formatting text in Browse mode
Selecting and working with objects on a layout
Working with the layout tools
Editing text
In Browse mode, you can edit or format any selectable text in a field. Use Browse mode to edit or
change the data stored in your database. You can also edit text objects in Layout mode.
To edit text:
1. Select the text you want to edit.
2. Type new text or make changes.
Whatever you type either replaces the text that was selected or is inserted after the insertion
point.
In Layout mode,
manipulate a text block
with the Selection tool.
In Layout mode, double-
click with the Selection
tool or use the Text tool
to edit text.
In Browse or Layout
mode, select the text
with the I-beam pointer.
To select Do this with the I-beam pointer
Individual characters Drag through the characters
A word Double-click the word
A line of text Triple-click anywhere in the line
A paragraph Click four times anywhere in the paragraph
An entire block of text Click five times anywhere in the block or choose Edit
menu
> Select All
Nothing, just place the insertion point Click once