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Publicon
User Guide
Getting Started
Formatting Text
Introduction
Publicon includes many commands for word processing and formatting.
You can set the following options from the Format
Text submenu.
Font
Face
Size
Color
Case
You can also add superscripts and subscripts or access the Typesetting palette from this submenu.
You can set the following options from the Format
Cell submenu.
Text alignment
Text justification
Cell dingbats
Background color
Horizontal lines
To change the appearance of a cell:
1. Select the cell bracket.
2. Choose the desired option from the Format
Cell menu, such as the background color.
To spell check a notebook:
1. Choose Edit
Check Spelling.
2. Publicon begins spell checking the notebook at the position of the cursor. At any misspelled or unknown word, Publicon highlights the word and recommends a replacement.
Mixing formulas and text
To embed a formula in a text cell:
1. Place the cursor in the text cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Enter the formula using the Typesetting palette or by using keyboard shortcuts.
Inline cells
You can copy and paste entire cells into other cells. For example, you can include typeset formulas from input cells or embed graphics in a text cell.
To paste one cell inside another:
1. Select the cell bracket.
2. Choose Edit
Copy.
3. Position the cursor or select some text.
4. Choose Edit
Paste.