[duxhelp] Re: DBT Codes in Word
- From: Susan <chrn3292@xxxxxxx>
- To: duxhelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:16:14 -0500
George,
What process are you interested in? Adding the codes to AutoText or
putting the AutoText on menus?
Susan
George Bell wrote on 4/21/2006, 3:45 PM:
Hi Susan,
Would you be kind enough to explain the process here please - in dummy
language please!
Thanks,
George.
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[mailto:duxhelp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Susan
Sent: 21 April 2006 17:38
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Subject: [duxhelp] Re: DBT Codes in Word
Actually, it's much easier to create the code in hidden text and then
create an AutoText entry ... that way you don't have to type the code in
every time. I'm putting the various codes on menus in the Word BANA
template ... that updated template will be in the next beta.
Susan
George Bell wrote on 4/21/2006, 11:03 AM:
Hi Jan,
Oh were there an easier way! But at least there's a way.
As regards hiding the text, there are two ways I know of, and possibly
many options and alternatives, I am sure.
1) Highlight the text in question. Go to Word's Format menu and select
Font. Check the "Hidden Font" box.
2) Create a CHARACTER Style in Word, and under Font, check "Hidden
Text", then apply the style as required. In my experiments, I have also
made the font a red colour so that it stands out.
However do take care since under Word's Tools menu, Options, and then
the View Tab, there is also a show Hidden Text check box, if either
that, or the "All" box are checked, you will still see the text.
I think it's fair to say that nobody is advocating this as an ideal way
to Code documents for DBT. However, it is an OPTION, and certainly for
me, a pretty nifty one. DBT's Word importer has seen many improvements
over the past year or two, and this just adds a little icing to the
proverbial cake. You may still need to do the final cake decoration in
DBT itself.
George.
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[mailto:duxhelp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of JAN
CARROLL
Sent: 21 April 2006 15:49
To: duxhelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [duxhelp] Re: DBT Codes in Word
tried it it worked it's a lot to type. How do I make it hidden text is
my next question.
Jan Carroll Contract Administration Manager American Printing House
f/the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206-0085
800-223-1839 Ext. 302
Fax: 502-899-2284
Email: jcarroll@xxxxxxx
george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 4/21/2006 10:13:03 AM >>> Have many others
tried the Word DBT Code facility yet?
[[*code*]]
As it stands now, you so long as you enclose the DBT code as above, it
will be imported from Word to DBT.
It also works if you make that text "Hidden Text" in Word, and therefore
does not affect the appearance of the Word document.
It would be good to see and hear some feedback, especially as I need to
write it up for Help.
George.
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