Inserting Element

To insert an element, take the following steps:

  1. Place the cursor in the position for insertion.

    Place the cursor in the Editing Window or in the ContentMap in the position where you want to insert the element.

    Note:

    Sometimes the insertion of an element is required .

  2. Call up the Insert Element Dialog.

    To call up the Insert Element Dialog (or move the focus to the docked Insert Element Dialog), do one of the following:

    • Press Ctrl-Enter.

    • Choose Element > Insert Element .

    • Click the Insert Element button on the toolbar.

    • Right-click and select Insert Element from the context menu.

    The Insert Element Dialog will appear. The dialog shows an alphabetically sorted list of elements available for the current context if validation is on. The 5 most recently used elements are shown in bold at the top of the list.

    Figure 1. Insert Element Dialog.



    Note:

    The Insert Element Dialog is a " liquid dialog": it can have a different, docked appearance. For more information about liquid dialogs, see "Liquid" Dialog Boxes and Dialog Docking.

  3. Choose an element to insert.

    In the Insert Element Dialog, do one of the following:

    • Find the element and double-click it.

      Note:

      If you know exactly which element you need, you can start typing its name and it will be offered automatically.

      Tip:

      To find a proper element for insertion, move the mouse pointer over elements and see a tooltip with short help for each element.

    • Select the element and click the Insert button or the Insert Element button .

    • Select the element and press Enter.

    • Press Alt-number to pick a corresponding recently used element shown in bold.

    The element will be inserted and the dialog will be closed automatically.
    Note:

    If you prefer to keep the Insert Element Dialog on top while you edit, uncheck the Close on insert checkbox.

    Note:

    If the element requires some attribute, the Required Attributes Dialog will appear.

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