SI Editor Format Menu - Toggle TXT / LST / ITM Indentation
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SI Editor Format Menu - Toggle TXT / LST / ITM Indentation

 

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  1. Using This Feature
    1. Resetting Indentation Amount
  2. Additional Learning Tools
  3. Technical Support Information

 

 

Illustration SI Editor's ToolbarToggle Indentation Button

This command can be executed from the Editor's Toolbar or keyboard shortcut Ctrl+N.

 

When positioned between the TXT, LST or ITM tagsSpecsIntact Tags are used to define key elements and attributes used control content and format as well as run processes and generate reports . These tags consist of an opening and closing tag. A tag -- either opening or closing, is used to mark the start or end of an element. Most tags consist of a beginning-tag <SEC> and ending tag </SEC>, but can also contain some empty-element tags such as <Page />. Tags are, this function will alternately add and remove the indentation amount.  

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Helpful HintWhen inserting new text, use the LST Indent and ITM Indent Buttons on the Tagsbar.

 

Illustration SI Editor Tagsbar List Indent Button or  Illustration SI Editor Tagsbar Item Indent Button

 

By default, the command adds an indentation of - 0.33. To change the indentation value, use Format > Indentation Amount. The default setting for ITM and LST tags is used to produce a hanging indentation. It is recommend that you leave the default value setting unless you are using a font other than Courier New and need to change the setting in order to correctly produce a hanging indentation.

 

Illustration Icon Indicating StopYou cannot add the default indentation value of -0.33 to TXT tags, since it would cause these tags to print in the left margin of the document .

 

You may add a different indentation value to an individual instance.

Illustration Icon Indicating How To StepsUsing This Feature

Resetting Indentation Amount

  1. From the SI Editor
  2. Position the cursor inside either the TXT, LST or ITM tags

  3. Right-clickTo press the right button of a mouse and release it to open a menu and select Attributes and choose Indent

  4. From the Tag window, enter the indentation value

  5. Select OK

Additional Learning Tools

Illustration Icon Indicating eLearning ModulesWatch the Editing Text, Lists, and Items eLearning Modules within Chapter 3 - Editing.

 

 

Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Help Center for access to all of our User Tools, including eLearning Modules (video tutorials), printable Guides, Knowledge Base containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Technical Notes and Release Notes, and Web-Based Help.  For additional support, contact the SpecsIntact Technical Support Desk at (321) 867-8800 or KSC-SpecsIntact@mail.nasa.gov.