Working with User Tools

User Tools are modules Any Bible text, or other single tool that can be read in Accordance, including reference texts and articles; may also be referred to as content or resource that you can create and edit. They may be written as you work from within Accordance, or imported from files created in other software programs. In addition, multiple User Tool files can be merged into one file.

Unlike the User Notes, User Tools are not directly linked to the Bible text verse by verse, although you can insert links to Scripture references. User Tools function like a General tool in Accordance and are displayed in a User Tool tab. They can be opened, searched, and accessed from the Library or Amplify To select words or a reference and search for the selection in the text or tool of your choice. You can select the resource in the Library or Amplify menus. A triple-click is a shortcut which amplifies to the top tool of the relevant category. menu, like any other Accordance module Any Bible text, or other single tool that can be read in Accordance, including reference texts and articles; may also be referred to as content or resource.

Once created, the User Tool can be edited and enhanced with colors and styles, Greek, Hebrew, transliteration, titles, and links to Scripture, other tools, other files, or web URLs. The User Tool tab has several fields which can be searched in the same way as regular tools. The titles also appear in the browser.

You can also convert a User Tool to a standard Tool, also known as an Imported Tool.

A sample User Tool, titled "Sample Tool," can be opened in Accordance and used to further explore this feature.