Insert a natural class

You can insert a natural class that is defined by its phonemes or by phonological features.

1. In the Navigation Pane, click Grammar, and then click Natural Classes.

2. To insert a natural class defined by its phonemes, do one of the following:

   • On the Insert toolbar, click .

   • On the Insert menu, click Natural Class (phonemes).

   • Press the shortcut keys Ctrl+I.

   A natural class is added.

3. To insert a natural class defined by phonological features, do one of the following:

   • On the Insert toolbar, click .

   • On the Insert menu, click Natural Class (features).

   A natural class is added.

4. Enter a name, description, and an abbreviation (the abbreviation , such as V or C is used to represent the natural classes in environments).

5. Do one of the following, depending on which field appears in the pane:

   • Choose phonemes.

   • Choose phonological features.

 Note

• Edit a natural class has important information.

Related Topics

Insert a phoneme

Insert a phonological feature

Natural Classes overview