November 17, 2005: Issue 114
To quickly and easily create a Dimension x, set up the handy shortcut that IT has created. In InDesign, pull down the Edit menu, then select Keyboard shortcuts. In the Set window, select SIM Shortcuts. Click OK.
You need to do this only once. Then, whenever you want to convert an x to a Dimension x, highlight the x and type option-F2.
The same keystrokes (option-F2) will convert smart quotes to inch and foot marks.
Got that covered?
Here’s a change in SIM style: Wallcovering is one word.
See other recent changes in SIM style.
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