Using the Property inspector

The Property inspector lets you examine and edit the most common properties for the currently selected page element, such as text or an inserted object. The contents of the Property inspector vary depending on the element selected.

NOTE

Use the Tag inspector to view and edit every attribute associated with a given tag properties (see Changing attributes with the Tag inspector).

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The Property inspector is at the bottom of the workspace by default, but you can dock it at the top of the workspace if you want. Or, you can make it a floating panel in the workspace. For more information about moving the Property inspector, see Docking and undocking panels and panel groups.

To show or hide the Property inspector:

Select Window > Properties.

To expand or collapse the Property inspector:

Click the expander arrow in the lower-right corner of the Property inspector.

To view properties for a page element:

Select the page element in the Document window.

NOTE

You might need to expand the Property inspector to view all the properties for the selected element.

To change properties for a page element:

Select the page element in the Document window.
Change any of the properties in the Property inspector.

NOTE

For information on specific properties, select an element in the Document window and then click the Help icon in the upper-right corner of the Property inspector.

Most changes you make to properties are immediately applied in the Document window.
If your changes are not applied immediately, do one of the following:
- Click outside the property-editing text fields.
- Press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh).
- Press Tab to switch to another property.