Applying Nicknames

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To use a Nickname to label an atom:

1. Create a structure.

2. Double-click an atom with a bond tool or click an atom with the Text tool.

An atom label text box appears.

3. Type a Nickname label such as "Et".

To select a Nickname to apply to an atom using a HotKey:

1. Point to an atom.

2. Press the HotKey "=".

The Choose Nickname dialog box appears.

3. Select a Nickname from the list.

4. Click OK.

NOTE: Nicknames are tokens and do not flip orientation when applied to the left side of a structure when using Automatic Justification. For example, in the absence of a defined Nickname, the label "OTHP" appears as "PHTO" when applied to the left side of a structure. However, since the Nickname "THP" is defined, the label appears as "THPO". For more information, see "Aligning Text".