Editing Plug-In Parameters Using a Computer Keyboard

You can use your computer keyboard to edit plug-in controls.

If multiple Plug-In windows are open, Tab and keyboard entry remain focused on the plug-in that is the target window.

The plug-in target window is the focus of keyboard shortcuts for plug-in settings. To make a plug-in the target for any computer keyboard commands (including key shortcuts), click the plug-in’s Target button in its Plug-In window.

To change control values with a computer keyboard:

1 Click or Navigate to the control text field that you want to edit to activate the field.

To move forward through the different control fields, press the Tab key. To move backward, press Shift+Tab.

2 Change the value by doing one of the following.

To increase a value, press the Up Arrow on your keyboard.

To decrease a value, press the Down Arrow on your keyboard.

Type the value.

In fields that support values in kilohertz, typing “k” after a number value will multiply the value by 1,000. For example, type “8k” to enter a value of 8,000.

3 Do one of the following to confirm the value:

Press Enter on the numeric keyboard to input the value and remain in keyboard editing mode.

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Press Enter on the alpha keyboard (Windows) or Return (Mac) to enter the value and leave keyboard editing mode.

To clear all clip indicators in the session, including plug-in clipping:

Press Alt+C (Windows) or Option+C (Mac).