Duplicate a field (Dictionary)

In the left pane, you can duplicate a field or a () node (a collection of fields or other nodes). You configure the original and copy separately, such as with different writing systems or surrounding context.

In the left pane, do the following:

  1. Click the label of the field or node that you want to duplicate.

    The label is highlighted, such as .

  2. Click (Duplicate).

    A copy appears in the left pane, below the original. It has a copy number in parentheses. It is highlighted so you can edit the label and configure it.

  3. Optionally, click (Edit Label).

The copy identifier you typed appears after the name, which does not change.

  1. Configure the original and copy separately.

  2. Click OK.

Example

The order of the fields in the left pane determines the order that their data are displayed.

Suppose a field has data in two different analysis writing systems and you want to change the order in which they are presented for this field.

You could do this:

Alternatively, you could do this:

  1. In the left pane, click the label of the field. Click Duplicate. In the right pane, select () the analysis writing system you want to display last. Clear the check box () for the other writing system.

  2. In the left pane, click the original field label to highlight it. In the right pane, select () the analysis writing system you want to display first. Clear the check box for the other writing system.

Only the duplicate method lets you apply character styles and surrounding context (Before, Between and After) independently.

Note

Related Topics

Configure Dictionary dialog box

Delete a duplicated field

Lexical Relation Types - example

Tools overview