# Outline Editing

![Outline Editing](https://2601110467-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FD8O5fssYnaBOu9mRhfR3%2Fuploads%2FN13EDcRHFYhdYdTpT0fW%2FOutlineEditing.png?alt=media\&token=a7207fbf-28a7-43d3-9291-2048c86f6fd2)

In addition to [Text Editing](https://bikeguide.hogbaysoftware.com/using-bike/text-editing) Bike supports outline editing mode. When in outline editing mode rows are fully selected and shown in a different color.

#### To enter and exit outline editing mode

* Press the `Escape` key to enter outline editing
* Press the `Escape` key again to exit outline editing mode
* Or Click to make a selection with your mouse to exit outline editing mode
* Or press `Return` to create a new item and exit outline editing mode.
* ...lots of ways out, use the `Escape` to enter!

### Outline Editing Commands

In Outline Editing mode the arrow keys have different behavior:

* `Left` Key\
  Collapse expanded rows
* `Right` Key\
  Expand collapsed rows
* `Up` Key\
  Move up by row
* `Down` Key\
  Move down by row
* `Space` Key

  Toggle rows *done* status

The row commands described in the [Text Editing](https://bikeguide.hogbaysoftware.com/using-bike/text-editing) section work differently too. They work on a row and all contained rows, not just individual rows. Movements are also restricted to the outline structure.

* Outline > Duplicate (`Command-Shift-D`)
* Outline > Delete (`Command-Shift-K`)
* Outline > Indent (`Control-Command-Right`)
* Outline > Outdent (`Control-Command-Left`)
* Outline > Move Up (`Control-Command-Up`)
* Outline > Move Down (`Control-Command-Down`)

Give it a try. Create a small outline and then try the above commands. First in text editing mode, second in outline editing mode. You'll soon see and understand the differences. Outline Editing mode can save a lot of time.

### More Outline Editing Commands

Some command work the same in both modes:

* Outline > New Row (`Command-Return`)\
  Insert a new row
* Outline > Sort Rows

  Sort top level selected rows, or if only a single row is selected then sorts children of that row.
* Outline > Group (`Option-Command-G`)\
  Inserts a new row above the selection. And then moves the selection into that new row.
* Outline > Move to Heading... (`Command-\`)\
  Move selected rows to choosen heading row.