Syntax Editor Problem
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For a long time I have had a problem with the syntax editor. When I run
my program, I highlight the part I want to run by pressing ctrl+R. It takes me to the output screen. When I go back to the syntax editor I have to be very careful where I click on the screen to continue editing. If I don't do it right it will delete syntax or move them. I am sure this has something to do with the settings. Can anyone tell me what to change in the settings so that I can go back to anyplace in the syntax editor without affecting the syntax already there? Stan ===================== To manage your subscription to SPSSX-L, send a message to [hidden email] (not to SPSSX-L), with no body text except the command. To leave the list, send the command SIGNOFF SPSSX-L For a list of commands to manage subscriptions, send the command INFO REFCARD |
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This behavior is pretty standard in Windows apps. Typing when there is already a selection means to replace the selection with the typing. But remember that Ctrl-z will undo the damage. On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 3:07 PM Stan Gorodenski <[hidden email]> wrote: For a long time I have had a problem with the syntax editor. When I run -- |
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Yes, I have to always do the Ctrl+z (when I see something changed), but
I am always concerned I didn't do enough (sometimes I have to do it twice) and end up saving deleted syntax or garbage. I thought for sure there was a setting of some kind. I was getting ready to change the options to Classic SPSS and see what happens but from what you say it will not work. Stan On 8/9/2018 12:36 PM, Jon Peck wrote: > This behavior is pretty standard in Windows apps. Typing when there is > already a selection means to replace the selection with the typing. But > remember that Ctrl-z will undo the damage. > > On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 3:07 PM Stan Gorodenski<[hidden email]> > wrote: > > >> For a long time I have had a problem with the syntax editor. When I run >> my program, I highlight the part I want to run by pressing ctrl+R. It >> takes me to the output screen. When I go back to the syntax editor I >> have to be very careful where I click on the screen to continue editing. >> If I don't do it right it will delete syntax or move them. I am sure >> this has something to do with the settings. Can anyone tell me what to >> change in the settings so that I can go back to anyplace in the syntax >> editor without affecting the syntax already there? >> Stan >> >> ===================== >> To manage your subscription to SPSSX-L, send a message to >> [hidden email] (not to SPSSX-L), with no body text except the >> command. To leave the list, send the command >> SIGNOFF SPSSX-L >> For a list of commands to manage subscriptions, send the command >> INFO REFCARD >> >> ===================== To manage your subscription to SPSSX-L, send a message to [hidden email] (not to SPSSX-L), with no body text except the command. To leave the list, send the command SIGNOFF SPSSX-L For a list of commands to manage subscriptions, send the command INFO REFCARD |
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Remember to notice when you have a selection, and UnSelect by tapping somewhere.
My touchpad gives me a fair number of false selections, though not so many as my last touchpad. So I got used to using the "after-accidental-delete" Ctrl-Z years ago.
The only other advice I think of is, change the colors so that "Selected" is more visible, like, red.
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Rich Ulrich
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion <[hidden email]> on behalf of Stan Gorodenski <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2018 3:50 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: Syntax Editor Problem Yes, I have to always do the Ctrl+z (when I see something changed), but
I am always concerned I didn't do enough (sometimes I have to do it twice) and end up saving deleted syntax or garbage. I thought for sure there was a setting of some kind. I was getting ready to change the options to Classic SPSS and see what happens but from what you say it will not work. Stan On 8/9/2018 12:36 PM, Jon Peck wrote: > This behavior is pretty standard in Windows apps. Typing when there is > already a selection means to replace the selection with the typing. But > remember that Ctrl-z will undo the damage. > > On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 3:07 PM Stan Gorodenski<[hidden email]> > wrote: > > >> For a long time I have had a problem with the syntax editor. When I run >> my program, I highlight the part I want to run by pressing ctrl+R. It >> takes me to the output screen. When I go back to the syntax editor I >> have to be very careful where I click on the screen to continue editing. >> If I don't do it right it will delete syntax or move them. I am sure >> this has something to do with the settings. Can anyone tell me what to >> change in the settings so that I can go back to anyplace in the syntax >> editor without affecting the syntax already there? >> Stan >> >> ===================== |
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