This article assumes that you have an Acces document open. For more information on opening an Acces document, see the article Opening an Acces Document

In this article, you will learn how to:

• Insert existing Directions
• Write and Save your own Directions

Inserting Existing Directions

1. In the Document Tree, select the part in which you want to insert a Direction.
2. Choose Insert > Directions. Alternately, you may right-click on the Part in the Document Tree and choose Insert > Directions from the shortcut menu.
3. Scroll through the list to find the Direction you want to insert. To filter the list, type a word in the Filter field. For example, typing "add" into the Filter field will display all of the existing directions that contain "add."
4. Use the Insert directions list to tell Acces where to insert the Direction.
5. Click on the Direction, then on OK to insert the Direction. Or, double-click on the Direction to insert it.
   

   Document Tree showing a Direction

Writing and Saving Your Own Directions

1. In the Document Tree, select the Part in which you want to insert a Direction.
2. Choose Insert > Directions. Alternately, you may right-click on the Part in the Document Tree and choose Insert > Directions from the shortcut menu.
3. Click on the New tab at the top of the Directions window.
4. Type the text for your Directions in the window.
5. If you want to save your new Direction for future use, select the option Save these directions to the "Existing" list. The next time you insert a Direction, your Direction will be listed under the Existing tab.
6. Advanced users familiar with TeX language may select the option Treat direction text as TeX code to apply advanced formatting to your directions.
7. Choose from the Insert directions list to tell Acces where to insert the Direction.
8. Click on OK to insert the Direction.
   

   Document Tree showing a Direction