Hi,
Nazmul Alam schrieb:
Hello everybody,
I am new to ooo-dev list. I am looking forward to contribute towards AOO.
I like to discuss an idea regarding text input functionality. I don't know
if this already exists or not because I used OO a long time ago.
[IDEA]
User can register several named constant in AOO, for example -
DocumentTitle = "An introduction to XYZZY", and then use this named
constant in the document to quickly insert the string literal multiple
times. Now suppose for some reason he/she has to change the Document title
to "An introduction to AOO" in the document. Instead of performing
Search+Replace, he can rename the named constant which will reflect the
change in the document. Grouping and formatting can be add to increase more
possibility.
[Benefits]
- ux improvement
[Risk]
- additional learning for user
- personal preference
Such a feature already exists. You can use a so called "Field".
There exist some predefined fields, which you can fill in File >
Properties. You insert them via Insert > Fields.
You can use additional predefined fields via Insert > Fields > Other.
You can create and use your own field via Insert > Fields > Other >
Variables > 'User field'. And later on you can edit the content in Edit
> Fields in addition.
If the way through the menu and sub-menu is to long for you, you can
record a macro for inserting the field and assign this macro to a
shortcut key or button.
Let me know your valuable thoughts.
Sorry for the English.
That is no problem :) Most of us are not native English speaker.
Kind regards
Regina
