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Using the keyboard

You can access Parleys full functionality with the keyboard.

Tab

The cursor is moved to the smart search input field. If you start typing an expression in this field, Parley will search the next best match after each key. The cursor in the vocabulary is then moved to this location.

If you press Return it will move to the next match.

If you only want entries that match from the beginning of the expression you must press Ctrl+Return.

Pressing Shift+Tab or Tab will move back to the vocabulary.

Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, Down Arrow

The cursor moves inside the vocabulary table one column or line accordingly. If it reaches the edge of the vocabulary table, it will not move.

Page Up, Page Down

The cursor in the vocabulary is moved up or down one page (the amount of visible lines -1). If it has to jump beyond the edge of the vocabulary table, it will not move.

Ctrl+Return

Invokes the Edit Properties dialogue for this entry.

Ins

Appends a new row at the end of the vocabulary. The cursor jumps into the Original row. You may type your entry right away or invoke the Edit Properties dialogue for modification of this entry.

If you have selected smart appending you will be prompted to enter expressions in the original language and their translations until you stop by pressing the ESC key.

Del

After confirmation in a safety dialogue, the current row or selection is removed from the vocabulary.

Ctrl++ or Ctrl+-

By pressing Ctrl and + or -, you can choose the previous or next item in the combo box determining the current lesson.

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