Toad Data Point 5.5 - Release Notes

Auto-replace Options

Use these options to create and modify characters or words that are automatically replaced by the correct spelling/formatting when typed in the Editor. 

To set auto-replace options

1. Select Tools | Options |Editor | Auto-replace.

2. Review the following for additional information:

   Language	Select the language for which you want to use the template. You can create custom templates for any language in the list. Creating New Language Templates Default: SQL
   Auto-replace	Add or edit the templates used to automatically replace text in the Editor as you type. This can be used to add an alias (i.e. emp) for a table or database that automatically expands to the full table/database name (i.e. employee). The auto-replace option is called by the Editor whenever there is white space (pressing the SPACE or ENTER key) after a set period of time.

Add Templates

To add a new template

1. Right-click Auto-replace and select Add New Template.

2. Enter a name for the template. This should be the exact formatting of characters you want to type to activate the template.

3. Enter the replacement value in the right pane.

Tips:

• To navigate to the directory where option settings are stored, click the Application Data Directory link in the About dialog (Help | About).

• To search for a partial or complete option name or value, use the Search field at the bottom of each Options page. About Options

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Use Auto-Replace in the Editor