SI Editor Format Menu - Font

This Command can be executed from the Format menu and keyboard shortcut Alt+C.

Allows you to change the Font text for a specified tag.

Formatting changes made from this window are global changes and will affect all SpecsIntact files in every Job and Master on your system, not just the file that is open when the change is made.  This function should be used with caution, and only by those with a thorough knowledge of SpecsIntact. If you are uncertain about whether to use this function to format your documents, contact Technical Support before proceeding. The settings will remain until either they are reset using the Default All command from within this window, or until a newer version of the software is installed.

Tag

Select the name of the tag element to format (the tag that corresponds to the text will display in the Tag area).

Font

Select the font to be used for the selected text element. This is a global change that will be set as the new default for all occurrences of text within the specified tag in every .sec file of every Job.

Font Size

Select the character size for the selected font.  Inherited indicates the font size is inherited from the tagsSpecsIntact relies on tags to control content, and formatting, automate processes, and generate reports. These special markers, like <SEC> and </SEC>, define elements and attributes within the specifications. Some tags, like <Page />, function independently. In essence, tags are the building blocks of SpecsIntact documents in which the selected tags are contained.

Foreground Colors

From the list, select the new color for the text within the specified tag.

Background Color

From the list, select the new color for the background behind the text within the specified tag.

Styles

Select additional font styles (bold, underline, italic, strike-through, subscript, or superscript)  to be used for the selected text element.

Attributes

The Attributes feature is used by the software only to indicate when the fonts are inherited or persistent. When unchecked, the fonts are inherited therefore, the font takes on the font style of the tag in which it is contained.  When checked, the fonts are persistent, and the font style is forced on any tag contained within it.

Default

Returns the font to the SpecsIntact default for the text element selected (caution - this will not restoreA process used to bring back a backed-up Job, Master, or Supplemental Reference List from the specified location (Drive or other device) to the SpecsIntact system inherited font relationships).

Default All

Returns all tags to the SpecsIntact default fonts.

If you want to give individual occurrences of text the following attributes, use the corresponding tag: Bold, Italic, Center, Underline, Superscript, and Subscript.

Standard Windows Commands

The OK button will execute and save selections made and make them partAll sections are divided into three parts: General, Products, and Execution of your Job's properties.

The Cancel button will close the window without recording any selections or changes entered.

The Help button will open the Help Topic for this window.

How To Use This Feature

Changing Fonts

1. In the SI Editor
2. Select Format and choose Fonts
3. In the Fonts window, select the Tag Name you
4. Select OK

Resetting Fonts

1. In the SI Editor
2. Select Format and choose Fonts
3. In the Fonts window, select Default All
4. Select OK

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