Copyright: Copyright © 2001 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Citation: Copyright © 2001 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved.


Size of CorelMEMO

Use this dialog box when you want to change the width and/or height of your CorelMEMO.


Select Picture in CorelMEMO

Use this dialog box when you want to change the bitmap image in your CorelMEMO.


Update Document

Updates the changes you made in your CorelMEMO.


Exit and Return to Document

Exits the CorelMEMO window and returns to the program.


Save as Default Settings

Saves the current CorelMEMO’s header text, body text, colors, fonts, and bitmap image as the default setting.


Undo

Reverses cut and paste functions performed during the current session.


Cut

Removes the selected text and places it on the Clipboard.


Copy

Places a copy of the selected text on the Clipboard.


Paste

Places text from the clipboard at the insertion point in your CorelMEMO.


CorelMEMO Size

Displays the size of the CorelMEMO dialog box.


CorelMEMO Picture

Opens the CorelMEMO Picture dialog box.


Header Text Color

Opens the Header Text Color dialog box.


Body Text Color

Opens the Body Text Color dialog box.


Paper Color

Opens the Paper Color dialog box.


Header Text Font

Opens the Header Text Font dialog box.


Body Text Font

Opens the Body Text Font dialog box.


Toolbar

Toggles the CorelMEMO Toolbar.


Status Bar

Toggles the CorelMEMO Status Bar.


Adjust Window

Resizes the CorelMEMO window to fit the size of the CorelMEMO.


Display as Picture

Displays the current CorelMEMO as a small picture in your program.


Width Label
Displays the current width of the CorelMEMO.


Width Units
Displays the current width of the CorelMEMO.


Width Box
Displays the current width of the CorelMEMO.


Height Label
Displays the current height of the CorelMEMO.


Height Units
Displays the current height of the CorelMEMO.


Height Box
Displays the current height of the CorelMEMO.


Current Picture
Displays the current bitmap image used in the CorelMEMO.


Browse Picture
Allows you to browse directories on your system for other bitmap images.


Header

The header of your CorelMEMO.


Body

The body of your CorelMEMO.


Frame

The frame of your CorelMEMO.


Picture List Box
Displays bitmap images you can include in your CorelMEMO.


Inches

Changes CorelMEMO’s units to inches.


Millimeters

Changes CorelMEMO’s units to millimeters.


Help Index

Opens CorelMEMO help.


Using Help

Opens Windows Help.


Print

Opens the Print dialog box.


Print Preview

Opens the Print Preview dialog box.


Print Setup

Opens the Print Setup dialog box.


Scrollbars

Allows you to move the CorelMEMO horizontally and/or vertically.


CorelMEMO

CorelMEMO is an electronic notepad that allows you to insert notes into any program that supports Object Linking and Embedding (OLE). Use CorelMEMO when you want to leave yourself a reminder, note a change in a document, or place a comment in a document.


Maximize

Enlarges the CorelMEMO window to fit the entire screen area.


Minimize

Converts the CorelMEMO window into an icon.


CorelMEMO Status Bar

Displays relevant information about CorelMEMO, such as the current width and height.


Title

Displays the title of your CorelMEMO and the application where you are currently working.


CorelMEMO Toolbar

Allows you to cut, copy, paste, print, display program information, and access help for your CorelMEMO.


About CorelMEMO

Displays program, version, and copyright information.


Help Button

Displays help for buttons, menu commands, and windows.


Restore

Restores the CorelMEMO window to a normal size.


Move

Changes the position of the CorelMEMO window.


Size

Changes the size of the CorelMEMO window.


Minimize Window

Converts the CorelMEMO window into an icon.


Maximize Window

Enlarges the CorelMEMO window to fit the entire screen area.


Close

Closes CorelMEMO.


Blank Area

Provides space for you to position the CorelMEMO toolbar.


Working with CorelMEMO

CorelMEMO is an electronic notepad that allows you to add comments to documents you create with any program that supports Object Linking and Embedding (OLE). Use CorelMEMO when you want to leave a reminder, note a change in a document, or make a remark about a document.

In this section you'll learn about

•	creating, modifying, and saving comments


Creating, modifying, and saving comments

CorelMEMO lets you add comments to your documents. For example, you can create a comment for a page number of a reference you have included in your document. You can also use comments to insert reminders to perform tasks such as inserting graphics.

You can open a comment at any time to modify it. You can also save a comment as the default comment. This enables you to reuse a comment without having to recreate it each time.

 How to


To create a comment

1	Click Insert [image] Comment.

2	Click in the CorelMEMO header and type the header text.

3	Click in the CorelMEMO body and type the body text.

4	Click File [image] Update slideshow.

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To open a comment

•	Double-click the comment icon in your document.

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To save a comment as the default

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click File [image] Save as default settings.

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Printing and previewing in CorelMEMO

CorelMEMO lets you print the comments you have created. You can print comments to a printer or to a file. Before you print a comment, you can preview it to see how it will look.

In this section you'll learn about

•	printing comments

•	previewing comments


Printing comments

You can print a comment to a page or to a file. Before you print, you can set up the printer you want to use.

 How to


To print a comment to a page

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click File [image] Print.

3	Choose a printer from the Name list box.

4	In the Print range section, enable the All check box.

5	In the Number of copies box, type the number of copies you want to print.

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To print a comment to a file

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click File [image] Print.

3	Choose a printer from the Name list box.

4	Enable the Print to file check box.

5	Click OK.

6	Choose the drive where you want to save the file from the Save in list box.

7	Double-click the folder in which you want to save the file.

8	Type a name for the file in the File name text box.

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To set up a printer to print comments

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click File [image] Print setup.

3	Choose a printer from the Name list box.

4	Choose a paper size from the Size list box.

5	Choose a paper source from the Source list box.

6	In the Orientation section, enable one of the following options:

•	Portrait

•	Landscape

 Note

•	If you want to set advanced options for your printer, click the Properties button.

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Previewing comments

Before you print a comment, you can use Print preview to see how your comment will print. Print preview also lets you magnify or reduce the view of your comment.

 How to


To preview a comment

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click File [image] Print preview.

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To magnify or reduce a comment preview

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click File [image] Print preview.

3	Click one of the following buttons:

•	Zoom in

•	Zoom out

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Customizing CorelMEMO

CorelMEMO lets you customize a comment by setting the size of the comment and of the CorelMEMO window, changing the background color of a comment, changing the font and color of a comment's text, and displaying a bitmap image with a comment.

In this section you'll learn about

•	resizing CorelMEMO

•	changing the background and text of a comment

•	displaying a bitmap in a comment


Resizing CorelMEMO

You can size a comment by setting the width and height of its contents. You can also set the CorelMEMO window to adjust automatically to the size of the comment.

 How to


To resize a comment

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click Edit [image] CorelMEMO size.

3	Type a number in the Width box.

4	Type a number in the Height box.

 Tip

•	You can also resize a comment by dragging its sizing handles.

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To resize the CorelMEMO window automatically

1	Double-click the comment icon.

2	Click View [image] Adjust window.

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Changing the background and text of a comment

You can change the color of a comment's background to make the comment more legible. You can also change the font and color of a comment's text. As well, you can apply a custom color to a comment.

 How to


To change the background color of a comment

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click Color [image] Paper.

3	Click a color on the Basic colors palette.

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To change the text font of a comment

1	Double click a comment icon.

2	Click Font, and click one of the following:

•	Header text

•	Body text

3	Choose a font from the Font list box.

4	Choose a font style from the Font style list box.

5	Choose a font size from the Size list box.

6	Choose a font script from the Script list box.

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To change the text color of a comment

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click Color, and click one of the following:

•	Header text

•	Body text

3	Click a color in the Basic colors palette.

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To apply a custom color to a comment

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click Color, and click one of the following:

•	Header text

•	Body text

3	Click the Define custom colors button.

4	Click a color in the Color matrix.

5	Drag the slider next to the intensity bar to set the color's attributes.

If you want to add the new color to the Custom colors palette, click the Add to custom colors button.

 Tip

•	You can blend a custom color by typing a number in the Red, Green, Blue (RGB) and Hue, Saturation, Luminosity (HSL) boxes.

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Displaying a bitmap in a comment

CorelMEMO lets you display a bitmap image in a comment. You can also choose to display the bitmap image as the comment icon.

 How to


To change the bitmap displayed in a comment

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click Edit [image] CorelMEMO picture.

3	Choose an available bitmap.

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To import a bitmap image as a comment icon

1	Double-click a comment icon.

2	Click Edit [image] CorelMEMO picture.

3	Click the Browse button.

4	Locate the drive and folder where the bitmap is stored.

5	Double-click the filename.

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