Using the Property Inspector

The Property inspector lets you edit the properties of the current selection, tool, or document (see Figure 4). By default, the Property inspector is docked at the bottom of the workspace.

Figure 4. Property inspector in Fireworks

The Property inspector can be open at half height, displaying two rows of properties, or at full height, displaying four rows. You can also fully collapse the Property inspector while leaving it in the workspace.

Note: Most procedures in Using Fireworks assume that the Property inspector is displayed at full height.

To undock the Property inspector:

• Drag the gripper at the upper-left corner to another part of the workspace.

To dock the Property inspector at the bottom of the workspace (Windows only):

• Drag the side bar on the Property inspector to the bottom of the screen.

To expand a half-height Property inspector to full height, revealing additional options:

1. Click the expander arrow in the lower right corner of the Property inspector.
2. Click the icon in the upper-right of the Property inspector and select Full Height from the Property inspector Options menu.

Note: In Windows, the Options menu is available only when the Property inspector is docked.

To reduce the Property inspector to half height:

1. Click the expander arrow in the lower-right corner of the Property inspector.
2. Select Half Height from the Property inspector Options menu.

Note: In Windows, the Options menu is available only when the Property inspector is docked.

To collapse the Property inspector when it is docked:

1. Click the expander arrow or the title of the Property inspector.
2. Select Collapse Panel Group from the docked Property inspector's Options menu.

For more information about specific Property inspector options, see the appropriate sections in Using Fireworks.

Article Series

This article is part 8 of a 11 part series. Other articles in this series are shown below:

1. Fireworks 8 Basics
2. About Fireworks Files
3. The Fireworks Workspace
4. Using the Tools Panel
5. About Bitmap and Vector Graphics
6. Changing Tool Options
7. Selecting a Tool from a Tool Group
8. Using the Property Inspector
9. Using Panels and Panel Group
10. About the Quick Export Button
11. Navigating and Viewing a Document