> On 29/10/2008 16:49, Twayne wrote:
>>> 2008/10/28 Winson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Can I use "click and type" in openoffice 3 ?
>>>>
>>>> If yes, how to set it?
>>>>
>>>>
>>> What is "click and type"?
>>>
>>
>> Basically, it's a way to place your cursor in an area of a page that
>> hasn't yet been typed on.  For insance, I have a blank page I just
>> created: Nothing has been typed on it yet.
>>    To start typing say at line 35 instead of 1 at the top of the
>> page, I can either:
>>
>> --  Hit return 34 more times and start typing, OR,
>> --  Turn on click n type, click at line 35, and start typing.  The
>> program will add the 34 preceding blank lines for me.  Works for
>> left/right alignment, paras, table cells, etc.; see the Tools;
>> Options; Writer; Formatting Aids; Direct Cursor on/off and settings.
>>
>> I used line numbers just of the sake of description; they have
>> nothing to do with the feature itself.
>> I find it handy, but ... it can get consufing under some
>> circumstances while you're getting used to it.  e.g. you think your
>> cursor is where you want it, but it's elsewhere, in an as yet
>> untyped part of the document.  Etc.
>> It's quite handy in a lot of cases and does have adjustments can be
>> made.  Try it, you'll like it<g>!
>>
>> HTH
>>
>> Twayne
>>
>>
>>
> Well, well, well. You learn something new every day. Thank you :-)

Most welcome; glad to assist. 




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