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Old 12-20-2022, 05:44 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Obiwanknobi View Post
Hello, dear forum!
Is there a way or an addon to assign a keyboard shortcut to one's own metadata under "Edit Metadata"?
I like to work with the keyboard, but I have to use the mouse to select a single field for each book entry.
If I use tab keys, I have to press them several times, which makes the mouse faster again.
I edit in the book list. Press F2 in the first cell to be edited, enter a value (or not), tab to the next cell, enter a value (or not)… press Enter when finished.

Tips:
  • see attachment for relevant Tweak setting;
  • in an integer or float cell a ' ' (space) will clear the existing value;
  • in a date cell '-' will clear the existing value, and '=' will set a date cell to current date & time;
  • if you tab into a long text cell the long text editor will pop (not for Comments, because it can't be shown in the book list). I cloak long text cells with an 'If Set' icon;
  • in Tags or similar cells, a Shift+F2 will pop the Manage items dialogue.
Advantages for me:
  • I can determine the sequence of columns in the book list, which allows me to mingle standard and custom columns;
  • I can see the 'result' cell-by-cell in the Book Details panel;
  • I can make use of the Metadata Edit Copy and Paste actions.
  • I don't have to use the mouse
BR
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