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Author:
Josh Bond

e-Sword Version:
9.x - 10.x

Revision: 2/17/2012 for .95 - Previously, ToolTip NT recognized commentary chapter references like “÷John 1:1-3:2” but not “÷John 1-3”. Now the latter is recognized (page 44). Also changes in the commentary verse range syntax depending on whether Multiple Verse References is enabled (pages 40-41).

This 85+ page User's Guide explains, step-by-step, how to make e-Sword modules with Tooltip NT. In the "How to Turn Text into Modules" chapter, simple examples are used with non-technical language. The guide assumes no prior knowledge of Tooltip and introduces basic concepts like Tooltipping. More advanced topics are also explained. A basic knowledge of e-Sword is presumed.

Rather than just explain what a feature does in an abstract way, I've tried to apply the features to real life situations, so that you, the module maker, understands what's happening with the text.

I strived to show the relationships between features and commands more clearly. I used internal bookmarks/hyperlinks to cross reference the commands and how they work together (or do not work together). I've also documented behavior found in Tooltip that will come as a surprise to even experienced module makers. (Much if this behavior also exists in ToolTip 3). It's important to understand the specifics so you can understand how your text will be impacted.

From the Preface
Brent Hildebrand began writing ToolTip for his personal module making. When he discovered a demand for a what-you-see-is-what-you-get e-Sword module authoring tool, he began sharing his software with others. Brent spent hundreds of hours making ToolTip NT the flagship e-Sword authoring tool it is today.

If BibleSupport.com is a “vehicle” for e-Sword modules, then ToolTip is the gasoline the “vehicle” burns. Brent Hildebrand’s ToolTip makes our ministry possible!

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting to Know ToolTip
------What are e-Sword Modules?
------What Module Types does ToolTip Support?
------ToolTip Interface Overview
--------Configuring the Toolbars
--------Common Tasks Menu
--------Frequently Used Shortcut/Hotkey Combinations

Chapter 2: ToolTip is a Word Processor
------Working with Text
--------Converting Roman Numerals to Digits
--------Converting Text Case
--------Inserting a Hyperlink
--------Font Selection and Size
--------Selecting a Font Color
--------Customizing the Font Color Palette Location
--------Bold (Ctrl- B, Italic (Ctrl-I), Underline (Ctrl-U)
--------Align Left, Align Right, Align Center, Justify
--------Numbering and Bullets
--------Bullets and Numbering Formatting
--------Indent Paragraph and Outdent Paragraph
--------Show/Hide Formatting Symbols
------Formatting Paragraphs
--------Alignment
--------Frame and Page Breaks
------Working with Tables
--------Creating a New Table
--------Dragging Table Boundaries
--------Table Properties (Table Settings)
--------Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns
------Working with Images
--------Topic Preview
--------Inserting an Image
--------Image Attributes

Chapter 3: How to Turn Text into e-Sword Modules
------Helpful Hints About Module Making
--------Test Sample Sections of Your Work in e-Sword
--------File Size Limitations
--------Always Save Your Source Document
--------You Can Use Other Word Processors
--------Activate “Do Not ToolTip Marked References”
--------ToolTip Markers Are Just Division Signs
--------Curly Brackets {} Mean Something Different in ToolTip NT
--------Don’t Re-Type Data
--------Font Specifics in ToolTip NT and e-Sword
--------e-Sword Modules are “Hot Swappable”
------Topics (Books) Modules
--------Creating a Topic Module
--------Viewing the Topic Module
--------“Save TOPX File” versus “Save TOPX File – Remove Titles from Text Body”
--------Introduction to Topic Numbering
--------Automatically Numbering Topics: Simple
--------Automatically Numbering Topics: Advanced
--------Allowing for Front Matter When Automatically Numbering
--------Defining a Specific Prefix When Using Topic Numbering
------Commentary Modules
--------Creating a Commentary Module
--------Viewing the Commentary Module
--------Drop Reference When Saving
--------Adding Book and Chapter Comments
--------Applying Comments to Verse Ranges and Overlapping Verses
--------Applying Comments to Multiple Verse References
--------Applying Comments to All References in the First Paragraph
--------Applying Comments Across Chapter Boundaries in a Singular Reference
------Bible Modules
--------Creating a Bible Module
--------Viewing the Bible Module
--------Creating a Red Letter Bible
------Dictionary Modules
--------Creating a Dictionary Module
--------Viewing the Dictionary Module
--------Linking a Commentary, Bible, or Topic/Reference Book to a Dictionary
------Devotional Modules
--------Creating a Devotional Module
--------Viewing the Devotional Module
------Graphics Modules
--------Creating a Graphics Module
--------Viewing the Graphics Module
------Bible Reading Plan Modules
--------Creating a Bible Reading Plan Module
--------Viewing the Bible Reading Plan Module
------Verse List Modules
--------Creating a Verse List Module
--------Viewing the Verse List Module

Chapter 4: Formatting Scripture References
------What is ToolTipping?
--------ToolTip NT Automatically ToolTips Scripture References
------Configuring ToolTip Formatting Options
--------Do Not ToolTip Marked Reference
--------Changing the ToolTip Color
--------Changing The ToolTip Highlight Color
--------Underlining ToolTip References
--------Chapter ToolTipping Options
--------How to Handle Line Wrapped Scripture References
--------Book References { }
--------Bible Book Abbreviation List
------How to ToolTip Scripture References -Basic
------How to ToolTip Scripture References – Advanced
--------Verse Syntax Flexibility
--------Learning the Rules of Unexpected Results
--------Book Name Abbreviations
--------Chapter Tooltips
--------ToolTipping Exclusions
------Invalid Verse References
--------Finding Invalid Verse References
--------Chapter References Identified as Invalid References
------Viewing All Scripture References in a Document
--------Finding Invalid Verse References
------Markup References
------Full Book Name: How to “Un-ToolTip” a Document
------Validate References
------ToolTipping Existing e-Sword Modules
------Scripture Fill-In

Chapter 5: Working with e-Sword Modules
------ToolTipping Existing e-Sword Modules
------Importing e-Sword Modules into ToolTip
------Combining/Sorting Multiple Modules into One Module
------Creating a Self Installing Module