Setting general parameters for an index

You can set the number of columns, column spacing, and RepCode for an index.

Changing headings, entries, and delimiters in the RepCodes area of the General page.

  1. On the toolbar, click Map View Mode.
    Note: The image must be in Map View Mode for the Indexation window to be accessible.
  2. From the Maps tree, right-click an Area and click Indexation.
  3. In the Indexation window, click the General tab.
  4. Enter a value that represents the number of index columns in the Number of columns spin box.
  5. Enter a value that represents the width of the index columns in the Column width spin box.
  6. Enter a value that represents the spacing between columns in the Inter-column spin box and choose a unit of measurement from the list box.
  7. Enter a value that represents the spacing between items in the index in the Inter item spin box.
  8. In the Repcode area, enter a code in any of the following boxes:
    • Index Item
    • Headings
    • Delimiter
    • Index Border
    You can also click Browse for the corresponding box and select a RepCode. If you want to include a border, enable the Show index border check box.
  9. Click OK.

Change these parts of an index with the Indexation properties window

Parent topic: Indexation properties
Next topic: Adding or change the index title

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