How do you Format expanding text?

[writing_in_FL]

Robohelp 8.0.2.208

I'm trying to format some of my expanding text to include indents and possibly lists.

I can't find this in the help: in fact, can't find the expanding text feature in the help either.

For example, I wand to format this:

Values: [target] [operation] [value] 

Where:

[target] is used to select the part of the e-mail to use in the comparison.  Values: SUBJECT, FROM, TO, BODY

[operation] is the operation to be performed.  Values: EQUALS, CONTAINS

[value]  is the string to search for in the target using the operation. Since the semicolon character functions as a rule
separator within this parameter, any semicolons within your string must be expressed as two semicolons (;;).

IN THIS MANNER:

Values: [target] [operation] [value] 

Where:

     [target] is used to select the part of the e-mail to use in the comparison.  Values: SUBJECT, FROM, TO, BODY

     [operation] is the operation to be performed.  Values: EQUALS, CONTAINS

     [value]  is the string to search for in the target using the operation. Since the semicolon character functions as a rule
     separator within this parameter, any semicolons within your string must be expressed as two semicolons (;;).

Thanks.

Writing in FL

[Jeff_Coatsworth]

Have you checked Peter Grainge's site (grainge.org)? He's got info on expanding text & twisties I believe.

[Amebr · Accepted solution]

I just want to point out that 'expanding text' is inline within a paragraph and not much can be done except font, colour, size etc.

'Drop-down text' on the other hand expands to one or more paragraphs. These paragraphs can be styled just like normal text.

[Willam_van_Weelden]

Hi,

Trough the RoboHelp style sheet editor, you can only change a few things. (Project manager > Style sheets > your style sheet > Character > Expanding text)

If you don't mind coding css yourself, you can amend span.expandtext. This will allow you to create borders, background images, margins, etc.

Greet,

Willam

[writing_in_FL]

Thanks Amebr! I tried it and it worked great!!!!

I'll look up Peter Grainge's website later, but I'm back on track for now. I dunno about coding .CSS...a little high powered for me just yet. 🙂