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Fred Brack
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May 28, 2021
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How Do I Do These Tasks in Dreamweaver?

  • May 28, 2021
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I'm converting from MS Expression Web to Dreamweaver.  Naturally, I am looking for similar functions, and so far I can't find these two:

1. How do I had an icon to SAVE the current file as an alternative to File/Save?

2. Is there an option to "Reformat HTML"?  In Expression Web I could right-click in source code and there was an option to reformat the HTML (proper indentation, etc.).

Thanks.

Fred B

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Correct answer Fred Brack

Aha!  I think I looked at everything EXCEPT "Windows."  And I had no idea what "source formatting" meant.  Once again, Birnou, you have been very helpful to me, and I appreciate it.  And Nancy, thanks also.  I, too, like keyboard shortcuts after a while; but with mouse in hand, a quick click on an icon is a nice alternative.

 

Fred

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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May 28, 2021

 

#2. Formatting of source code will depend on how you have configured it in your Preferences.

Edit > Preferences (Ctrl + U) > Code Format > click on Tag Libraries button and go through each tag. 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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May 28, 2021

Go to Window > Toolbars and select Document, Common and Standard.

 

That said, I prefer a clutter-free workspace.  IMO keyboard shortcuts are faster.

Ctrl + S = Save.

Ctrl + Shift + S = SaveAs.

Ctrl + C = Copy.

Ctrl + V = Paste.

Ctrl + Shift + V = Paste Special.

F12 = Preview in default browser.

Ctrl + F12 = Preview in 2nd browser.

Ctrl + Shift + U = Upload open document to server.

Ctrl + Shift + F11 = Toggle between Live/Design view.

And there are lots more...

https://mohs.gov.mn/uploads/files/cad776faf19de1ea6e73f317c75730b6.pdf

 

And you can create custom keyboard shortcuts if desired from Edit > Shortcuts.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    B i r n o u
    B i r n o u
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    May 28, 2021

    1 - go to the menu Windows > Toolbar > Standard, and you will get a new tool bar that you can dock where ever you like

    2 - on the left side of the document window, in the code view section, you will find a paint box icon. clicking on it open a submenu, the first item is apply source format.

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      Fred BrackAuthorCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      May 28, 2021

      Aha!  I think I looked at everything EXCEPT "Windows."  And I had no idea what "source formatting" meant.  Once again, Birnou, you have been very helpful to me, and I appreciate it.  And Nancy, thanks also.  I, too, like keyboard shortcuts after a while; but with mouse in hand, a quick click on an icon is a nice alternative.

       

      Fred

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