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“+” and “–” symbols left of the text paragraphs
Alternatively, you can make use of the plus or minus symbol that is displayed
immediately to the left of each heading in Outline view:
A “+” indicates that the heading contains subordinate headings or normal text
paragraphs that are currently hidden.
A “–”, on the other hand, indicates that whatever is immediately subordinate to
the heading is already visible.
A double click on a “+” makes the content at all levels below the paragraph
visible; a double click on a “–” hides everything at the lower levels.
Editing text in Outline view
It is possible to enter, edit and format text in Outline view. However, the normal
view is better suited for these tasks, and it is recommended that you switch back to
normal view to perform them.
Deleting, copying and moving text
On the other hand, the Outline view is especially well suited for deleting, copying
and moving headings together with associated text.
The easiest way to perform these tasks is to make use of the plus and minus symbols
at the left the headings. By clicking on one of these symbols you can select the
associated heading and any text that is subordinated to it. Then you can delete,
copy or move the contents of your selection with the usual commands in the Edit
menu (see chapter “Working with selections” beginning on page 57).
For example, to move a heading and its associated text, proceed as follows:
1. Click on the plus or minus symbol to the left of the heading. In this way, you
select the heading including all text subordinated to it.
2. Invoke the Edit > Cut command.
3. Position the text cursor at the beginning of the line before which you want to
reinsert the text that you just cut.
4. Invoke Edit > Insert.
The heading and its associated text have now been moved accordingly.
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