Is it better to select items in the keyword, author or periodical name fields using the Automatic Popup Browser? If so, what are the advantages?
Speed, accuracy, and uniformity of data. You might type “lag” and discover the keyword “lagenorhynchus-obscurus” is already highlighted. Then all you do is hit enter. Difficult terms only need to be entered (and spelled correctly) once. • How can I enter new authors or keywords if the popup browser ignores what I type? You can type information manually and ignore the popup list as long as you use [Tab] to exit to the next field. If you hit [Enter] instead, the popup browser replaces what you typed with the closest item it can find on the list. Note: In multiple entry fields (like authors), type a semicolon after each name and then [Tab] after the last name. • Is there any way to activate a popup list only if I want it? You can always use F3 to display a popup list (as long as you are in a field that uses them). To prevent them from appearing “automatically”, remove the check next to “Automatic Popup Browser” under Tools/Options. Tip: When you start a new database, you might want to dis
