iFormat

The iFormat everyone knows and loves can do a lot. All over the place. If you can't do it without iFormat, have a hmmm and check it's a good idea.

Should that simple caption now contain 3 paragraphs of text , 5 bullet points and a table - probably not..

Update 1.0.4 - Paste with links, yes really.

Utterly fed up with having to recreate every link from your word doc? Me too.

iFormat 1.0.4 brings you a paste option that works! Simply right click and choose iFormat -> Paste (right at the top) to preserve that link goodness.

Use the edit link to check that it opens in a new window - you can set this a default in Word and this will be copied across also.

Use this for text where you have links you don't want to have to recreate , otherwise just use ctrl-v.

Error? Accept permissions

This update may require you to accept the new permission of reading your clipboard. If you see an error by your extensions click this and then accept permissions.

To use this paste, right click when editing to bring up the context menu. Then select paste. Note it is only intended to paste text, with links.

Example of pasted text with links. No more re-creating every link.

Links will preserve the Word setting to open in a new page or not.

The default can be set in Word by editing the hyperlink there.

Best to check though.

Update 1.0.3 - custom 'Quick Text'

You can now add your own custom 'Quick Text' which will appear in the context menu under the standard copyright quick texts.

Add your custom quick text to the text by clicking the extension icon and clicking save.

These items will now appear in your context menu when in an editable area. Simply click to insert the quick text

What is iFormat

iFormat++ provides advanced formatting tools for use in the iQualify build (Edit Mode) environment.

Current development focus has been tables:

Want merged cells? We have that!
Want centered text in cells? We have that!
Want lists in cells? We have that!
Want headings in cells ? we have that!
H3 too big we have H4 !
Italics that won't go away? We can fix that!
Just want to clear ALL formatting? We can fix that!
Want underline? We have that!
Want strike through? We have that too!

More coming soon!

Basic Use

All functions are available through context (right click) menus.

Note: These are only visible when in iQualify Build Edit mode.

Tables

Align: Center Left and Right

To merge and split cells..

Double Click cells to select cells to merge or split. They should highlight. Tip: With headings and lists try and click outside of the text.
Click "Merge Cells" to merge selected cells
Click "Split Across" of "Split Vertically" to split previously merged cells. Note: Only previously merged cells can be split.

Adding rows and columns

The iQuailfy add row / columns may have issues with tables with merged cells.

Use the add rows bottom Row / End Column feature of iEnhance instead.

Note: iEnhance will always add and deletes the bottom rows and right most columns of the table.

Format

These options allow you to insert heading text H1-H4 into your table.

Lists

These options allow you to add lists into a table cell.

Note: One a list has been created use the indent / outdent menu from the standard list toolbar.

Tips / Best Practice

Add rows and columns and then merge down.
Design your table first before entering data.
If a row looks squished just add some spaces or text and it will pop up fine.

Fix for mangled tables

iFormat->Tables->Cell

These new options allow a developer to fix tables that have got mangled on paste from Word.

When a table with merged cells is pasted into Build from word the resulting table will have issues as columns and rows that spanned will now all be the same size.

Using the ColSpan (Horizontal) and RowSpan (Vertical) builders can now fix these cells by adjusting the Columns or Rows it should span.

Note this is a cell by cell process for the moment.

Give it a go today!

Please see the separate page Fixing Mangled Tables for more detailed instructions.

Italics that won't go away!

Ever have this issue with pasted text where the italics just won't quit?

The Italic Toggle button is here to help. Simply select the text and hit 'Italic Toggle'.

You can also use the 'Clear Formatting' option.

Strike through and Underline

Now available at unbeatable prices!

Screenshots

Merged and formated table example

Merging cells in action

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