You can redesign your workspace in Corel Presentations.
In this section, you'll learn about
customizing toolbars
customizing the property bar
customizing tool palettes
customizing keyboard shortcuts
customizing the menu bar
setting up display features
customizing environment settings
working with video memory
customizing the location of slide show, drawing, and multimedia files
Customizing toolbars
For quick access to the commands, tools, and features you use most often, you can create toolbars. You can also edit toolbars by adding and removing buttons and separators, and by adding keystrokes. For example, if you type a particular word often, you can assign the word to a toolbar button, and then click the button every time you need to insert that word. As well, you can add buttons that let you start programs, open files, and run macros. You can change the location of custom toolbars in the application window, as well as the appearance of toolbar buttons; and you can copy toolbars and rename custom toolbars. When you no longer need a custom toolbar, you can delete it.
Corel Presentations is also accessible to users with disabilities. For information on customizing your workspace to suit your particular requirements, see "Using Accessibility features."
To create a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Click Create.
5 In the Create toolbar dialog box, type a toolbar name in the Name box.
To add a button to a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Features tab.
7 Choose a category from the Feature categories list box.
8 Choose a feature from the Features list.
9 Click Add button.
You can also
Remove a button Drag a button from the toolbar to the drawing or slide show window.
Add a separator Drag a separator from the Separator window to the toolbar.
Remove a separator Drag a separator from the toolbar to the drawing or slide show window.
Add a keystroke In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Keystrokes tab. Type keystrokes in the Type the keystrokes this button plays box. Click Add keystrokes.
To add a program or a file to a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Programs tab.
7 Click Add program.
8 Choose the drive and folder where the program or file is stored.
9 Choose a filename, and click Open.
Note
If the application used to create the file is not running when you click the Open button, the application starts and the file opens.
To add a macro to a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list, and click Edit.
5 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Macros tab.
6 Click Add macro.
7 Choose the drive and folder where the macro is stored.
8 Choose a filename, and click Open.
9 Click one of the following:
Yes-saves the macro to its full path
No-saves the macro without its full path
To change the location of a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list.
5 Click Options.
6 In the Location area, enable one of the following options:
Top-displays the toolbar at the top of the application window
Bottom-displays the toolbar at the bottom of the application window
Left-displays the toolbar on the left side of the application window
Right-displays the toolbar on the right side of the application window
Palette-creates a floating palette that you can move anywhere in the application window
To change the appearance of toolbar buttons
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list.
5 Click Options.
6 In the Appearance area, enable one of the following options:
Text-displays only text on toolbar buttons
Picture-displays only a picture on toolbar buttons
Picture and text-displays a picture and text on toolbar buttons
7 Type a value in the Maximum number of rows/columns to show box.
To copy a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list.
5 Click Copy.
6 In the Copy toolbar dialog box, type a toolbar name in the To box.
To rename a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list.
5 Click Rename.
6 In the Rename toolbar dialog box, type a toolbar name in the To box.
Note
You can only rename a toolbar that you created.
To delete a toolbar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Toolbars tab.
4 Choose a toolbar from the Available toolbars list.
5 Click Delete.
Note
You can only delete a toolbar that you created.
Customizing the property bar
For quick access to the commands, tools, and features you use most often in the property bar, you can edit its configurations by adding and removing buttons and separators and by adding keystrokes. You can also add programs, files, and macros to the property bar. For example, if you use a particular program often, you can assign it to a property bar button, and then click the button whenever you need to start the program. To return the property bar to its original configuration, you can reset it. In addition, you can change the location of the property bar, as well as the appearance of property bar buttons.
Corel Presentations is also accessible to users with disabilities. For information on customizing your workspace to suit your particular requirements, see "Using Accessibility features."
To add a button to the property bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Property bars tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available property bars list box.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Features tab.
7 Choose a category from the Feature categories list box.
8 Choose a feature from the Features list.
9 Click Add button.
You can also
Remove a button Drag a button from the toolbar to the drawing or slide show window.
Add a separator Drag a separator from the Separator window to the toolbar.
Remove a separator Drag a separator from the toolbar to the drawing or slide show window.
Add a keystroke In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Keystrokes tab. Type keystrokes in the Type the keystrokes this button plays box. Click Add keystrokes.
To add a program or a program file to the property bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Property bars tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available property bars list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Programs tab.
7 Click Add program.
8 Choose the drive and folder where the program or file is stored.
9 Choose a filename, and click Open.
Note
If the application used to create the file is not running when you click the Open button, the application starts and the file opens.
To add a macro to the property bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Property bars tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available property bars list, and click Edit.
5 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Macros tab.
6 Click Add macro.
7 Choose the drive and folder where the macro is stored.
8 Choose a filename, and click Open.
9 Click one of the following:
Yes-saves the macro to its full path
No-saves the macro without its full path
To reset the property bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Property bars tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available property bars list.
5 Click Reset.
To change the location of the property bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Property bars tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available property bars list.
5 Click Options.
6 In the Location area, enable one of the following options:
Top-displays the property bar at the top of the application window.
Bottom-displays the property bar at the bottom of the application window
Left-displays the property bar at the left of the application window
Right-displays the property bar at the right of the application window
Palette-creates a floating palette that you can move anywhere on the application window
To change the appearance of the property bar buttons
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Property bars tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available property bars list.
5 Click Options.
6 In the Appearance area, enable one of the following options:
Text-displays only text on property bar buttons
Picture-displays only a picture on property bar buttons
Picture and text-displays a picture and text on property bar buttons
7 Type a value in the Maximum number of rows/columns to show box.
Customizing tool palettes
For quick access to the commands, tools, and features you use most often, you can customize tool palettes. You can edit tool palettes by adding and removing buttons and separators and adding keystrokes. For example, if you use a particular function often, you can assign it to a tool palette button, and then click the button every time you need to use the function. Buttons that let you start programs, open files, and run macros can also be added. After you edit a tool palette, you can reset the default settings. You can also change the location of a tool palette in the application window, and you can change the appearance of tool palettes.
Corel Presentations is also accessible to users with disabilities. For information on customizing your workspace to suit your particular requirements, see "Using Accessibility features."
To add a button to a tool palette
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Tool palettes tab.
4 Choose a tool palette from the Available tool palettes list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Features tab.
7 Choose a category from the Feature categories list box.
8 Choose a feature from the Features list.
9 Click Add button.
You can also
Remove a button Drag a button from the tool palette to the drawing or slide show window.
Add a separator Drag a separator from the Separator window to the tool palette.
Remove a separator Drag a separator from the tool palette to the drawing or slide show window.
Add a keystroke In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Keystrokes tab. Type keystrokes in the Type the keystrokes this button plays box. Click Add keystrokes.
Note
You cannot remove default buttons and separators from a tool palette.
To add a program to a tool palette
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Tool palettes tab.
4 Choose a tool palette from the Available tool palettes list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Programs tab.
7 Click Add Program.
8 Choose the drive and folder where the program is stored.
9 Choose a filename, and click Open.
Note
If the application used to create the file is not running when you click the Open button, the application starts and the file opens.
To add a macro to a tool palette
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Tool palettes tab.
4 Choose a tool palette from the Available tool palettes list, and click Edit.
5 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Macros tab.
6 Click Add macro.
7 Choose the drive and folder where the macro is stored.
8 Choose a filename, and click Open.
9 Click one of the following:
Yes-saves the macro to its full path
No-saves the macro without its full path
To reset a tool palette
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Tool palettes tab.
4 Choose a tool palette from the Available tool palettes list.
5 Click Reset.
To change the location of a tool palette
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Tool palettes tab.
4 Choose a tool palette from the Available tool palettes list.
5 Click Options.
6 In the Location area, enable one of the following options:
Top-displays the tool palette at the top of the application window
Bottom-displays the tool palette at the bottom of the application window
Left-displays the tool palette at the left of the application window
Right-displays the tool palette at the right of the application window
Palette-creates a floating palette that you can move anywhere on the application window
To change the appearance of tool palette buttons
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Tool palettes tab.
4 Choose a tool palette from the Available tool palettes list.
5 Click Options.
6 In the Appearance area, enable one of the following options:
Text-displays only text on the tool palette buttons
Picture-displays only a picture on the tool palette buttons
Picture and text-displays a picture and text on the tool palette buttons
7 Type a value in the Maximum number of rows/columns to show box.
Customizing keyboard shortcuts
Shortcuts provide a faster way to perform tasks. Before you assign new shortcuts, you must create the keyboards under which you'll organize them. Keyboards are sets of shortcut preferences you can create to meet the needs of various projects and users. After you create a keyboard, you can copy and rename it. When you no longer need a custom keyboard, you can delete it.
You can assign shortcuts to features, keystrokes, programs, macros, symbols, and special characters. For example, you can assign a shortcut to a symbol and then press the shortcut whenever you need to use the symbol. You can also choose to display a shortcut on a menu. Removing an assignment you made to a shortcut, exporting a keyboard shortcut to file, and printing a keyboard shortcut report are other tasks you can perform.
Corel Presentations is also accessible to users with disabilities. For information on customizing your workspace to suit your particular requirements, see "Using Accessibility features."
To create a keyboard
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Click Create.
5 In the Create keyboard dialog box, type a name in the Name box.
To copy a keyboard
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Copy.
6 In the Copy keyboards dialog box, type a name in the To box.
To rename a keyboard
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Copy.
6 In the Copy keyboards dialog box, type a name in the To box.
To delete a keyboard
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Delete.
6 Click Yes.
Note
You cannot delete the default keyboard.
To assign a keyboard shortcut
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, choose a shortcut from the Choose a shortcut key list.
7 Click the Features tab.
8 Choose a category from the Feature categories list box.
9 Choose a feature from the Assign a feature to the shortcut key list, and click Assign feature to key.
You can also
Assign a keystroke to a shortcut In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, click the Keystrokes tab. Choose a shortcut from the Choose a shortcut key list. Type a keystroke in the box. Click Assign keystrokes to key.
Assign a program to a shortcut In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, click the Programs tab. Choose a shortcut from the Choose a shortcut key list. Click Assign program to key. Choose the drive and folder where the program is stored. Choose a filename. Click Open.
Assign a macro to a shortcut In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, click the Macros tab. Choose a shortcut from the Choose a shortcut key list. Click Assign macro to key. Choose the drive and folder where the macro is stored. Choose a filename. Click Open. Click Yes or No.
Assign a shortcut to a symbol or special character In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, choose a shortcut key from the Choose a shortcut key list. Click the Keystrokes tab. Type the ASCII code for the symbol or special character in the box. Click Assign keystrokes to key.
Assign a shortcut to an alphanumeric character In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, enable the Allow assignment of character keys check box.
Note
If you assign a shortcut to an alphanumeric character key, the original function of the key is replaced.
To display a shortcut on a menu
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, enable the Shortcut key appears on the menu check box.
To remove an assigned keyboard shortcut
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, choose a shortcut from the Choose a shortcut key list.
7 Click Remove assignment.
To export a keyboard shortcut to a file
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, choose a shortcut from the Choose a shortcut key list.
7 Click Export file.
8 Choose the drive and folder where you want to save the keyboard shortcut.
9 Type a filename in the Filename box, and click Save.
To print a keyboard shortcut report
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Keyboards tab.
4 Choose a keyboard from the Available keyboards list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Keyboard shortcuts dialog box, choose a shortcut from the Choose a shortcut key list.
7 Click Print report.
Customizing the menu bar
You can create multiple configurations of the menu bar to give you quick access to the commands, tools, and features you use most often. You can also edit menu bar configurations by adding and removing menu items and separators, and adding pull-down menus and keystrokes. Add programs, files, and macros to the menu bar by creating buttons that represent them. In addition, you can copy and rename menu bar configurations. When you no longer need a menu bar configuration, you can delete it.
Corel Presentations is also accessible to users with disabilities. For information on customizing your workspace to suit your particular requirements, see "Using Accessibility features."
To create a configuration of the menu bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Menus tab.
4 Click Create.
5 In the Create menu bar dialog box, type a menu name in the Name box.
To add an item to the menu bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Menus tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available menu bars list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Features tab.
7 Choose a category from the Feature categories list box.
8 Choose a feature from the Features list.
9 Click Add menu item.
You can also
Remove a menu item Drag an item from the menu bar to the drawing or slide show window.
Add keystrokes In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Keystrokes tab. Type keystrokes in the Type the keystrokes this menu item plays box. Click Add keystrokes.
Add a pull-down menu In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Features tab. Drag a pull-down menu from the Menu window to the menu bar.
Add an item to a pull-down menu In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Features tab. Drag a feature from the Features list to the pull-down menu.
Add a separator to a pull-down menu In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Features tab. Drag a separator from the Separator window to the pull-down menu.
Remove a separator from a pull-down menu Drag a separator from the pull-down menu to the drawing or slide show window.
Note
You cannot add a menu item or a separator to a default pull-down menu.
To add a program to the menu bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Menus tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available menu bars list.
5 Click Edit.
6 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Programs tab.
7 Click Add program.
8 Choose the drive and folder where the program is stored.
9 Choose a filename, and click Open.
Note
If the application used to create the file is not running when you click the Open button, the application starts and the file opens.
To add a macro to the menu bar
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Menus tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available menu bars list, and click Edit.
5 In the Toolbar editor dialog box, click the Programs tab.
6 Click Add program.
7 Choose the drive and folder where the macro is stored.
8 Choose a filename, and click Open.
9 Click one of the following:
Yes-saves the macro to its full path
No-saves the macro without its full path
To copy a menu bar configuration
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Menus tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available menu bars list.
5 Click Copy.
6 In the Copy menu bar dialog box, type a menu bar name in the To box.
To rename a menu bar configuration
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Menus tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available menu bars list.
5 Click Rename.
6 In the Rename menu bar dialog box, type a menu bar name in the To box.
To delete a menu bar configuration
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Customize.
3 Click the Menus tab.
4 Choose a configuration from the Available menu bars list.
5 Click Delete.
6 Click Yes.
Note
You cannot delete the default configuration of the menu bar.
Setting up display features
You can display a variety of menu features in your work environment. For example, you can display hints with menu items. You can also set the units of measure used in Corel Presentations. For example, you can change the ruler's unit of measure.
To display menu features
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Display.
3 Enable any of the following check boxes:
Shortcut keys-displays keystrokes next to the command names on the Menu Bar
Last documents opened-displays the last files that you worked on
Quick Tips-displays information about each menu item
To change the unit of measure
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Display.
3 Choose a measurement type from the Units of measure list box.
Customizing environment settings
You can change the startup setting in Corel Presentations. For example, you can choose what type of project opens when you start Corel Presentations. When creating a new slide show, you can choose to have the Master Gallery display automatically. You can also specify the environment options by using enhanced file dialogs, changing the text dragging functionality, automatically converting graphics that are in Windows Metafile format (WMF) into the WordPerfect Graphic file format (WPG) when importing them into your slide show, changing default drawing settings, and indicating search failure. If you have a language module installed, you can also specify which environment language you want to use. You can choose the language of the text that appears in the Corel Presentations application window, including dialog box text, prompts, and the menu bar, and you can choose the writing tools language.
To change the startup document
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Environment.
3 Click the Startup tab.
4 In the Startup options area, enable one of the following options:
Display document selection (new...) dialog box
Create new slide show
Create new drawing
To display the Master Gallery when a new slide show is created
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Environment.
3 Click the Startup tab.
4 Enable the Automatically display the Master Gallery when creating a new slide show check box.
To use enhanced file dialogs
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Environment.
3 Click the Options tab.
4 Enable the Use enhanced file dialogs check box.
To change text dragging options
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Environment.
3 Click the Options tab.
4 Enable the Automatically select whole words when dragging to select text check box.
To automatically convert WMF files to the WPG file format
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Environment.
3 Click the Options tab.
4 Enable the Convert Windows metafiles (.Wmf) to WordPerfect graphic (.Wpg) format check box.
To change default drawing settings
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Environment.
3 Click the Options tab.
4 Enable the Convert Windows metafiles (.Wmf) to WordPerfect graphic (.Wpg) format check box.
5 In the Save my drawings, by default, in the following format area, enable one of the following options:
WPG 7/8/9/10/11-WordPerfect 7/8/9/10/11 Graphic
WPG 2.0-WordPerfect 6.0 Graphic
To change search failure settings
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Environment.
3 Click the Options tab.
4 In the Alert me if there is... area, enable the A search failure check box.
To change the language settings
To Do the following
Change the environment language Click Tools Settings. Click Environment. Click the Language tab. Choose a language from the Interface language list box.
Change the writing tools language Click Tools Settings. Click Environment. Click the Language tab. Choose a language from the Content language list box.
Working with video memory
Corel Presentations uses DirectDraw technology to use video memory. DirectDraw is a plug-in included with Corel Presentations that helps manage the memory in your video card. Video memory can be used to directly render each slide, which allows you to display your slide shows with smoother transitions. If you choose to take full advantage of your video memory, you may notice changes with your screen resolution and color depending on the video memory option that you choose. The recommended option is to use video memory, but not change the screen resolution or colors. This option provides the best resolution and color depth for your slide shows.
To take advantage of video memory
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Display.
3 Enable the Take full advantage of video memory for smoother transitions check box.
4 Enable one of the following options:
Keep the screen resolution as high as possible
Keep the colors as true as possible
Use video memory, but do not change the screen resolution or colors
Notes
Choosing to keep the screen resolution as high as possible may cause the color depth of your slides to decrease. For example, the color of an object embedded in your slide show may be matched to the nearest available color, which may cause the colors to appear mismatched.
Choosing to keep the colors as true as possible will keep the color depth of your slide show intact, but it will cause the slide show to run at a lower resolution.
Customizing the location of slide show, drawing, and multimedia files
You can specify the default folders for the following types of files: slide shows, masters, backgrounds, macros, and toolbars. You can also set the default folders for the following types of multimedia files: sound clips, textures, pictures, and movies. In addition, you can create a folder in which backup files for slide shows, drawings, and multimedia files are stored. You can also choose to save the backup file at timed intervals and create a backup of a file each time you save it.
To set the default file folder for slide show and drawing files
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Files.
3 Click the Slide show/drawings tab.
4 Click Browse in any of the following boxes:
Document folder
Masters folder
Backgrounds folder
Macros folder
Toolbars/keyboards
5 In the Browse for folder dialog box, choose a folder.
To set the default folder for multimedia files
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Files.
3 Click the Multimedia tab.
4 Click Browse in any of the following boxes:
Sound clips
Textures folder
Pictures folder
Movie folder
5 In the Browse for folder dialog box, choose a folder.
To create a backup folder for a slide show, drawing, or multimedia presentation
1 Click Tools Settings.
2 Click Files.
3 Click the Backup tab.
4 Click Browse in the box.
5 In the Browse for folder dialog box, choose a folder.
You can also
Save a backup file at timed intervals On the Backup page, enable the Timed document backup every check box, and type a number in the box beside it.
Create a backup of a slide show, drawing, or multimedia file each time you save On the Backup page, enable the Save original document as a backup at each save check box.
