## Editing String List Data

String List data is typed into a standard text edit field, optionally on separate lines using scalable strings. Editable String List data fields are recognized by the display of a small button containing an ellipsis () at the far right edge of the Properties view which appears when a field which contains text data is selected for edit.

#### Editing String List Data

1. Select an object which contains String data.

The object will display a bounding rectangle with squares at its corners and midpoints.

2. Display the Properties view.

The properties of the selected object will be displayed.

3. Click on the value of any text data which you wish to modify in the String List editor

NOTE Some fields will display descriptive text in the Carbide.c++ status pane when they are selected.

The value will be highlighted and display a flashing cursor.

If the value is editable within the String List Editor the Ellipsis button will appear at the far right edge of its value region as shown in figure 1.

Figure 1 - The Properties view displaying the String List Editor control

4. Click the String List Editor control

The String List Editor dialog appears. If the field contains previously entered data it will be displayed, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 - The String List Editor displaying a list scalable strings

5. Use standard editing protocols to edit the list of strings to the desired content.

The edit field will update to show the list as edits are made.

6. When all edits are complete, click the OK button.

The String List Editor dialog closes and the text field display the updated content in the Properties view.

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