Modifying Fields in the Queue Grid View
Some fields in the Queue grid can be modified directly in the grid. Text fields, such as the Slug, can be modified by typing in the grid cell if you have the appropriate permissions. Other fields, such as a field for story formats, provide a menu of predefined options (also called Combobox fields because they include both text and menu options). Your iNEWS system manager defines the labels, content, and layout of the queue fields.
Some fields in the queue grid might be read-only and cannot be edited. Your iNEWS system manager can specify certain editable fields that allow you to type text and select from menu options.
To edit text fields for a story in a queue grid:
1. Click within a text field in the queue. Double-clicking the field selects all text in the field.
The story’s row is highlighted, and the cell is active for editing.
2. (Optional) If you edit text in a right-to-left (RTL) language, right-click the active field and select Switch to RTL.
3. Type to edit the contents of the field. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to copy, cut, and paste text within the field.
4. When you finish editing the field, click another row to save your changes.
Clicking another field in the same row in the queue does not save your edits.
5. If the option to display a confirmation dialog on story save is enabled on your iNEWS server, a dialog box displays asking you to confirm your changes. Click Yes to save your changes.
You can click No to discard your changes, or you can click Cancel to return to editing the story’s row.
To edit Combobox fields for a story in a queue grid:
1. Click within a Combobox field in the queue.
The story’s row is highlighted, and the cell is active for editing.
2. Do one of the following:
Click the cell menu and select a value.
Start typing a new value. If the menu options for the cell include an appropriate value, the value automatically displays in the cell.
3. When you finish editing the field, click another row to save your changes.
Clicking another field in the same row in the queue does not save your edits.
4. If the option to display a confirmation dialog on story save is enabled on your iNEWS server, a dialog box displays asking you to confirm your changes. Click Yes to save your changes.
You can click No to discard your changes, or you can click Cancel to return to editing the story’s row.
