Defining the Hot Key for the Code Templates Dialog Box

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In order to have shortcuts substituted with code templates in the SQL Editor, you must first designate the keystroke that triggers the substitution.

To designate the keystroke that triggers code template substitution

1. Ensure that the Code Templates feature in enabled. For details, see Enabling Code Templates.
2. Select Tools > Code Workbench to open the Code Workbench dialog.
3. Click Edit Hot Keys to open the Customize dialog.
4. On the Keyboard tab, select Code Assist from the Commands list, in the Press New Shortcut Key box, type CTRL+SPACE, and click Assign.
5. Click Close to dismiss the Customize dialog and click OK to close the Code Workbench dialog.

For related information, see the following topics:

• Creating Code Templates - tells you how to set up code templates and their associated shortcuts.
• Using Code Templates in the SQL Editor - tells you how to substitute complete code templates for their shortcuts in the SQL Editor.