Layout mode keyboard shortcuts (Mac OS)
In Layout mode, you can use keyboard shortcuts to arrange and align objects, format fields, control layout tools, and create layouts.
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Esc (to activate the book icon), type the layout number, then press Enter
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Select an object on the layout
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Note You can also drag the arrow pointer to make a selection box that completely surrounds the objects. (If you press
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Control-Option-Tab to move to the Info palette. Then Tab to the desired sizing action and enter the size value you want. Press Enter on the numeric keypad to return to the Layout window.
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Set the default formats for most objects
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Force objects to align to the grid when creating a new layout
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-Finish button in the New Layout/Report dialog box |
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Change part labels from horizontal to vertical or vertical to horizontal
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Drag the selected layout part past an object
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Enter or Shift-Enter (numeric keypad)
Fn-Enter or Fn-Shift-Enter (for computers with no numeric keypad) |
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