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Edit the contents of a shelf

Customize shelves

Change the display of shelves

 

User Guide > General > Basics > Preferences and customization > Customize shelves > 

Use a custom name or icon for a shelf item

To select an item in the shelf editor

1. Click the shelf tab containing the item.
2. Select Window > Settings/Preferences > Shelf Editor.
3. On the Shelf Contents tab, click the name of the item.

To use a custom icon for a shelf item

1. Select the item in the shelf editor.
2. Click Change Image.
3. Use the File open dialog box to select a 32 by 32 pixel image.

   The image must be in XPM, BMP (Windows only), or DIB format.

To change the name of a shelf item as it appears in lists and tooltips

1. Select the item in the shelf editor.
2. Type the new name in the Label & Tooltips text box and press .

To overlay a short text label on an icon

1. Select the item in the shelf editor.
2. Type up to four characters in the Icon Name text box and press .

   The characters are overlayed on the icon.