Inserting Recognized Tokens

This topic describes how to insert recognized tokens from a source segment into a target segment in the Editor window in the Editor view in a variety of methods. Recognized tokens can include text formatting, tags, numbers, variables and dates. 

How to Insert Recognized Tokens Using a QuickPlace Drop-down List

  1. In the Editor window, when the cursor is at the point where you want to insert the recognized token, press Ctrl+,(comma). A drop-down list of available recognized tokens from the source segment is displayed.

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  1. The first recognized token is selected automatically. In the source segment, the recognized token or formatted text is highlighted.

  • If this is the required recognized token, press Enter or Tab to insert the tag into the target segment.

  • If this is not the recognized token you want to select, press Down Arrow to select another one from the drop-down list and then press Enter or Tab.

  1. If the recognized token you selected is formatting and has a closing tag, continue typing. The selected tag formatting is applied to the text.

  2. When you want the formatting to stop being applied or want to insert the closing tag, press Ctrl+,(comma). Select the sample formatted text or closing tag closing_tag.jpg and press Enter to insert it into the document.

How to Insert Recognized Tokens Using QuickPlace

  1. In the Editor window, when the cursor is at the point where you want to insert the recognized token, right-click and select QuickPlace from the shortcut menu. A list of available recognized tokens from the source segment is displayed in the QuickPlace dialog box.

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  1. Select the recognized token and click OK.

  1. If the recognized token you selected is formatting and has a closing tag, continue typing. The selected tag formatting is applied to the text.

  2. When you want the formatting to stop being applied or want to insert the closing tag, right-click and select QuickPlace from the shortcut menu. The QuickPlace dialog box is displayed. Select the sample formatted text or closing tag closing_tag.jpg and click OK to insert it into the document.

 

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Topic:  Published: November 10, 2014