Operation Manual

152 Working with Text
To insert a variable field:
1. Click in the text for an insertion point (or make a text selection).
2. Choose Information from the Insert menu, then select Variable...
from the submenu.
3. Select a variable entry, and optionally any text Prefix or Suffix to
include with your variable.
4. Click OK.
When you want to change the variable, all that's needed is to edit and update the
variable's value. The variable fields throughout your publication are updated
with the new values.
To update variables:
1. Click Set User Details on the Pages context toolbar (deselect
objects to view).
2. Edit the existing variables with new values.
3. Click Update.
Using Auto-Correct and Spell as you Type
PagePlus includes two powerful support tools to nip possible spelling errors in
the bud. The Auto-Correct feature overcomes common typing errors and lets
you build a custom list of letter combinations and substitutions to be applied
automatically as you type. You can also underline spelling mistakes as you
type to mark possible problem words in your story text with red underline. Both
features apply to frame text, table text, and artistic text.
If you prefer to address spelling issues in larger doses at the same time, you can
run the Spell Checker anytime.