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Started by Mary_Goodell2
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:17
Index shortcut key?
Author: Mary_Goodell2
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:17
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:17
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Using Frame 8. Alt-S-M opens the index marker window, but after adding text, I have to click New or Edit. Does anyone know of a keyboard shortcut?
Re: Index shortcut key?
Author: Ian Hawkins
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:05
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:05
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After you edit the index entry, <TAB> takes you to the New/Edit button. Then press the space bar or <Enter> key. If you want to close the Marker window, either press <ESC> when your cursor is in the window or type <ESC>Cm when the insertion point is in a document. Note that is three separate keys, pressed in sequence, not all at the same time. The <ESC> key, an uppercase "C" and a lowercase "m". Ian
Re: Index shortcut key?
Author: Sheila_Carlisle
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:51
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:51
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On the "resources" page at <http://www.microtype.com> there are great keyboard and shortcut quick-reference guides.
Re: Index shortcut key?
Author: R._VanDyke
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:34
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:34
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Also: My all-time favourite for finding out about "hidden" FrameMaker shortcuts is Leximation's free List Shortcuts plug-in: <http://www.leximation.com/tools/info/listshortcuts.php> Cheers & enjoy, Riley
Re: Index shortcut key?
Author: Mary_Goodell2
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:02
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:02
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Thank you - neither of these provided the shortcut I was hoping for, but it's nice to know they exist.
Re: Index shortcut key?
Author: Sheila_Carlisle
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:09
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:09
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I just came across this list; have no idea how accurate it is: <http://www.keyxl.com/aaabfa4/389/Adobe-Framemaker-8-keyboard-shortcuts.htm>
Re: Index shortcut key?
Author: Sheila_Carlisle
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:04
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:04
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Hi, Mary, Just to confirm that I, too, am extremely irritated at the lack of this specific keyboard shortcut. Have you checked out any of the add-on utilities that work with markers? there are several listed on the Leximation tool search, at <http://www.leximation.com> I've been checking out some third-party macro key utilities, but haven't yet found one that will close that *&**% little dialog box .... Sheila
Re: Index shortcut key?
Author: Ian Hawkins
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:49
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:49
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I don't understand the problem. I work with index markers all the time, and never touch the mouse. It's all done with the keyboard. I position the insertion point where I want the marker, then press <ESC>sm to open the marker window. This is a platform-independent shortcut, three separate key strokes. The Windows ALT+s, m works, too. Then I type the marker text. Then I press the <TAB> key. Then I press the space bar. This inserts the marker and brings focus back to the document window. The marker window stays open, which is usually OK. If I need to close the marker window I either press <ESC>Cm (again, three separate key strokes) or I press <ESC> when focus is in the marker window. If this doesn't do it, can you tell me what you are trying to do? I might not understand the problem. Ian
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