Appendix 2 - FCK Editor

Common Toolbar Functions:


View or edit the document source code (for advanced users).
Removes all contents, creating a new blank page.
Save contents entered in the page.
Preview what the HTML page will look like for users.
Select a layout template.
Cut the highlighted text to the clipboard.
Copy the highlighted text to the clipboard.
This option pastes a plain text which you should first paste inside the generated box by using the combination of CTRL+V keys.
Paste content copied from Microsoft Word or similar applications. By using this option you may paste the text from Word ignoring the Font Face definitions or removing Styles definitions. To paste the text just press CTRL+V key combination on your keyboard.
Print the current document.
To spell check the text in the document.
Undo or redo the most recent action taken.
Find a word or phrase within the document.
Find and replace a word or phrase within the document.
Select the entire text in the document.
Remove the formatting from the highlighted text.
Applies bold, italic, underscore or strikethrough formatting to the highlighted text.
Superscript or subscript the highlighted text.
Creates numbered or bulleted lists.
Increase or decrease the text indentation.
Format a block of text to identify quotations.
Sets the text alignment (left, centered, right or justified).
Converts or removes the text in hyperlinks. It may also be used to manage file uploads and links to files on the web server. A popup window called "Link" will appear.
Click on the first book mark, Link Info; if you want to insert a link to a desired text.
Link Type: specifies the type of link you want to put in the document. You can choose from "URL", "Link to anchor in the text" or "E-mail". Depending on which option you will choose different options and bookmarks will appear in the window.  Protocol: specifies the type of protocol you want to use for your link. You can choose from "http://", "https://","ftp://", "news://" or "<other>". URL: specifies the address you want your link to refer to. Press "OK" and the link will appear in your document.
Target: The second bookmark of the window refers to "Target".  Target: set's the target of your link. Specifies in what kind of a window a link will appear. You may choose from "<frame>", "New Window" ( _blank ), "Topmost Window" ( _top ), Same Window ( _self ), Parent Window ( _parent).
Upload:  specifies the location of the file you want to upload. If you don't want to type it manually, press "Browse...”
Send it to Server: sends the file you specified  in "Upload" to the server.
Advanced: This is where we can specify the ID of the link, sets the language direction, access key , style etc.
Inserts or modifies a link anchor.
Inserts images into the document.
Inserts an Adobe Flash element into the page.
Insert a table with the defined number of columns and rows.
Inserts a divider line (horizontal line).
Inserts an emoticons image (smiley faces, email icon, lightbulb, etc.).
Inserts symbols & special characters (accented characters, trademark, currency symbol, etc.).
Inserts a printing page break. Only impacts printed version.
Styles & formatting determine the appearance and semantic value of your document. You may use the drop down boxes to apply styles and format. To remove the applied style, select the style name again.
Changes the color of the text.
Changes the background color of the text.
Maximizes the editor size inside the browser.
To insert or edit equations/ formulas in an experiment.
Using worksheets users can enter experiment observations.
To insert external link, a pop-up window will appear where you can enter the external link, its page width and height.
 
 

Form Functions


Toolbar Element Function
Creates a new form block into the page.
Inserts a checkbox to the page.
Inserts a radio button to the page.
Inserts a text field into the page.
Inserts a multi-line text area into the page.
Inserts a selection field into the page.
Inserts a form button into the page.
Inserts a hidden field into the page.