[libreoffice-users] insert empty (check) box: bound to a key

2014-10-01 Thread Uwe Brauer
Hello

I insert a check box, by using insert-symbol and then I select the
symbol in question. 

Can I bind this to a key, say shift+insert inserts already the check
box. I presume I have to write a macro?

Thanks 

Uwe Brauer 


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Re: [libreoffice-users] insert empty (check) box: bound to a key

2014-10-01 Thread Brian Barker

At 12:38 01/10/2014 +0200, Uwe Brauer wrote:

I insert a check box, ...


What - just the shape of a box? And into a text document?


... by using insert-symbol and then I select the symbol in question.


Er, is that what I see as Insert | Special Character...?


Can I bind this to a key, say shift+insert inserts already the check box.


Not that I know of. There are a few alternative tricks:

o Copy your first check box and paste the new one where you want it.

o Type some otherwise unused character combination where you need the 
boxes and use Find  Replace to convert these to boxes when you have 
finished your main text entry in the document.


o (Best)
 + Enter one box.
 + Select it.
 + Go to Tools | AutoCorrect Options... | Replace. Notice that your 
box already appears in the With: field.

 + Enter a suitable code - perhaps ## or cb ? - in the Replace: field.
 + Click New and OK.
 + Now just type the code in place of the box.

Or do you mean a proper check box in an XML Form Document? If so:
o Go to Tools | Customise... | Keyboard.
o Under Category, select Controls.
o Under Function, select Check Box.
o Under Shortcut keys, select a suitable unused key combination.
o Click Modify and OK.

I trust this helps.

Brian Barker


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Re: [libreoffice-users] insert empty (check) box: bound to a key

2014-10-01 Thread Brian Barker

At 12:38 01/10/2014 +0200, Uwe Brauer wrote:

I insert a check box, ...
Can I bind this to a key, ...


Oh, here's another:
o Enter one box.
o Select it.
o Go to Edit | AutoText... .
o Probably select My AutoText.
o Type a name for your entry.
o Modify the shortcut if preferred.
o Under AutoText select New.
o Click Close.

To use this, type the shortcut and press F3.

I trust this also helps.

Brian Barker 



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