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Editing QR Codes

You can edit an existing QR code in many ways, such as changing its content, look, and position.

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  1. Open the content file (e.g., topic, snippet).

  2. Right-click on the QR code and from the menu, select Edit QR Code. The Edit QR Code dialog opens.

  3. Select the General tab.

  4. From the Content type field, select one of the following options.

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  5. (Optional) Click in the Size field. Select one of the basic sizes for the QR code. If you select (default), the code will be the size specified in the MadCap|qrCode style in your stylesheet. If you want to use a different size, you can set the max-height or max-width value for the MadCap|qrCode style.

  6. (Optional) If you want to apply a specific style class to the QR code, you can select it from the Style Class field.

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  7. (Optional) In the Screen Tip field you can type a phrase that will appear when the end user hovers over the QR code.

  8. (Optional) In the Alternate Text field you can type alternate text to display when the QR code is not available, such as when a disabled individual is using a screen reader.

  9. Use the other tabs in the dialog to set any of the following.
    • Background
    • Border
    • Margins
    • Padding
    • Position
  10. Click OK.
  11. Click to save your work.