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Macromedia Dreamweaver 8

Properties Pane

The Dreamweaver Properties pane is commonly used to adjust various page elements (e.g., text, tables, images, links, form objects). The Properties pane is context-sensitive so it automatically adjusts to display the options appropriate for the element you have selected.

return to topAccessing the Properties Pane

  1. From the Window menu, select Properties
    OR
    Press [Ctrl] + [F3]
    The Properties pane appears at the bottom of the window.
    NOTE: This graphic shows the Properties pane for text.
    Properties Pane

return to topAbout The Properties Pane

Properties pane elements that are always displayed include:

Option
Purpose
Panel menu
Accesses the Panel menu.
Help Button
Accesses context-sensitive help in the Dreamweaver online manual.
HTML Button
Inserts HTML code for a tag that you select.
Collapse
Collapses the Properties pane.
Expand
Expands the Properties pane.
properties pane title The Properties pane, which the arrow hides/reveals, displays various options for adjusting page elements.

return to topOther Dreamweaver Properties Panes

Some of the Properties panes available with Dreamweaver 8 include:

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