TextEdit background color

I C&P'd some text into a TextEdit page and it came out like this:
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Can I change the background color? I know how to change text color, and I know I could change it to plaintext, but can the background be changed in rich text?
Thanks!

Can't be done. TextEdit will let you apply such changes while you have a plain text document open, even though it shouldn't. Save the file, close and reopen it, and you'll see anything you've done is gone and will display again as exactly what the file is; plain text.
Even using rich text as your default document type, you can pick a particular font to use as the default, but you can't set a color. The preferences will also let you set a font as the default for plain text, but only you will see the files that way since the font info is not written into the document. Anyone who receives your plain text files will see the font as whatever their default is.

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Hello
It's been a while and I'm not sure you're still listenting to or interested in this.
Anyway I finally had some time to play with and come up with an implementation via system services.
There are three files to make the service, whose codes are listed below.
• main.m (wrapper executable)
• main.rb (service body)
• make (bash script to make .service from source)
# Recipe
1) Create the three plain text files (in utf8) by copy-pasting codes listed below and place them loose in a new directory, e.g., ~/Desktop/work.
2) Issue the following commands in Terminal, which yield a package named TextHighlightServices.service in ~/Desktop/work.
* You need to have gcc installed, which comes with Xcode.
cd ~/Desktop/work
chmod ug+x make
./make
3) Move the TextHighlightServices.service to ~/Library/Serivecs
4) Log out and log in to let the new service be recognised.
(This may not be necessary for .service, but I'd play for safety. Also you may use the following command in Terminal instead of re-login, if necessary:
# in 10.5
/System/Library/CoreServices/pbs
# in 10.6
/System/Library/CoreServices/pbs -flush
5) Done.
# Usage
If everything goes well, you'll see two services named "Text Highlight - Add" and "Text Highlight - Remove" in Services menu in TextEdit when you select some text in rich text mode. (In 10.6, services only appear in its applicable context, while in 10.5, they may yet appear in non-applicable context and be grayed-out.)
Invoke the serivces on selected rich text via menu or keyboard shortcuts and see if it works. Keyboard shortcuts are currently defined as Command-9 for highlight and Command-0 for unhighlight.
You may change the menu item names, keyboard shortcuts and highlight colour by changing the values in the #properties section at the beginning of make file. (Or you may directly edit Info.plist file in the package. But 'make' is instant and it'll be faster to re-make the package than to edit it manually)
# Notes
• Highlight and unhighlight are implemented as two services and you cannot assign one keyboard shortcut, e.g., Command-Y to both to toggle highlight state. (One 'toggle highlight service' is possible but you need to re-write the code as such)
• Keyboard shortcut is case-sensitive. E.g., J means Command-Shift-j.
• If keyboard shortcut is ignored, it is most likely that the key is already used for something else.
• This service is written to terminate itself if idle for ca. 20 seconds. It will be re-launched on demand. To keep the service running is not a problem, usually, but I noticed this rubycocoa code constantly uses ca 1.1% CPU and decided not to let it waste energy. If you rewrite the code in Objective-C proper, it would be 0.0% CPU usage in idle.
• Tested with 10.5.8 and 10.6.5.
# Files
main.m
// file
//     main.m
// function
//     wrapper executable to run Contents/Resources/main.rb
// compile
//     gcc -framework RubyCocoa -o PROGNAME main.m
#import <RubyCocoa/RBRuntime.h>
int main(int argc, const char *argv[])
    return RBApplicationMain("main.rb", argc, argv);
main.rb
# file
#     main.rb
# function
#     to provide text highlight services
require 'osx/cocoa'
include OSX
class Services < NSObject
    attr_reader :last_invoked
    def init()
        @last_invoked = NSDate.date
        self
    end
    # utility method
    def highlight_pboard_colour(option, pboard, colr)
        # int option : 0 = remove bg colour, 1 = add bg colour
        # NSPastedBoard *pboard : pasteboard passed via service
        # NSColor colr : background colour for highlight
        raise ArgumentError, "invalid option: #{option}" unless [0,1].include? option
        @last_invoked = NSDate.date
        # read rtf data from clipboard
        rtf = pboard.dataForType('public.rtf')
        # make mutable attributed string from rtf data
        docattr = OCObject.new
        mas = NSMutableAttributedString.alloc.objc_send(
            :initWithRTF, rtf,
            :documentAttributes, docattr)
        rase ArgumentError, "zero-length rtf is given" if mas.length == 0
        # add or remove background colour attribute
        r = NSMakeRange(0, mas.length)
        if option == 1
            mas.objc_send(
                :addAttribute, NSBackgroundColorAttributeName,
                :value, colr,
                :range, r)
        elsif option == 0
            mas.objc_send(
                :removeAttribute, NSBackgroundColorAttributeName,
                :range, r)
        end
        mas.fixAttributesInRange(r)
        # make rtf data from mutable attributed string
        rtf = mas.objc_send(
            :RTFFromRange, r,
            :documentAttributes, docattr)
        # write rtf data to the clipboard
        pboard.objc_send(
            :declareTypes, ['public.rtf'],
            :owner, nil)
        pboard.objc_send(
            :setData, rtf,
            :forType, 'public.rtf')
    end
    # service method 1 : highlight rtf
    def highlight_userData_error(pboard, udata, error)
        # NSPastedBoard *pboard : pasteboard passed via service
        # NSString *udata : space delimited string of red, green, blue, alpha components to define background colour
        # NSString **error
        # set background colour from given user data
        r, g, b, a = udata.to_s.split(/\s+/).map {|x| x.to_f}
        colr = NSColor.objc_send(
            :colorWithCalibratedRed, r,
            :green, g,
            :blue, b,
            :alpha, a)
        # add background colour to rtf
        self.highlight_pboard_colour(1, pboard, colr)
    end
    # register ruby method as objc method
    objc_method(:highlight_userData_error, 'v@:@@^@')
    # service method 2 : un-highlight rtf
    def unhighlight_userData_error(pboard, udata, error)
        # NSPastedBoard *pboard : pasteboard passed via service
        # NSString *udata : space delimited string of red, green, blue, alpha components to define background colour
        # NSString **error
        self.highlight_pboard_colour(0, pboard, nil)
    end
    # register ruby method as objc method
    objc_method(:unhighlight_userData_error, 'v@:@@^@')
end
class AppDelegate < NSObject
    def init()
        @services = Services.alloc.init
        @timer = NSTimer.objc_send(
            :timerWithTimeInterval, 5.0, # periodic check interval [sec]
            :target, self,
            :selector, :idle,
            :userInfo, nil,
            :repeats, true)
        @TTL = 20.0 # time to live in idle [sec]
        self
    end
    def applicationDidFinishLaunching(notif)
        NSApp.setServicesProvider(@services)
        NSRunLoop.currentRunLoop.objc_send(
            :addTimer, @timer,
            :forMode, NSDefaultRunLoopMode)
    end
    def applicationShouldTerminate(sender)
        @timer.invalidate
        NSTerminateNow
    end
    def idle(timer)
        if @services.last_invoked.timeIntervalSinceNow < -@TTL
            NSApp.terminate(self)
        end
    end
end
def main
    app = NSApplication.sharedApplication
    delegate = AppDelegate.alloc.init
    app.setDelegate(delegate)
    app.run
end
if __FILE__ == $PROGRAM_NAME    # = if this file is the primary ruby program currently executed
    main
end
make
#!/bin/bash
# file
#    make
# function
#    to make PROGNAME.service package from main.m and main.rb
export LC_ALL=en_GB.UTF-8
# properties
PROGNAME="TextHighlightServices"
EXECPATH="${PROGNAME}.service/Contents/MacOS/${PROGNAME}"
BNDL_TYPE="APPL"
BNDL_SIGNATURE="????"
BNDL_VERSION="1.0"
BUILD_VERSION="1"
SRC_VERSION="10000"
HIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM="Text Highlight - Add"
HIGHLIGHT_KEY="9"
UNHIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM="Text Highlight - Remove"
UNHIGHLIGHT_KEY="0"
HIGHLIGHT_COLOUR="1.0 1.0 0.6 1.0" # R B G A in [0.0, 1.0]
# make package directories
rm -rf "${PROGNAME}".service
mkdir -p "${PROGNAME}".service/Contents/{MacOS,Resources}
# make PkgInfo
cat <<EOF > "${PROGNAME}.service/Contents/PkgInfo"
${BNDL_TYPE}${BNDL_SIGNATURE}
EOF
# make Info.plist
cat <<EOF > "${PROGNAME}".service/Contents/Info.plist
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
    <key>CFBundleDevelopmentRegion</key>
    <string>English</string>
    <key>CFBundleExecutable</key>
    <string>${PROGNAME}</string>
    <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key>
    <string>bubo-bubo.${PROGNAME}</string>
    <key>CFBundleInfoDictionaryVersion</key>
    <string>6.0</string>
    <key>CFBundleName</key>
    <string>${PROGNAME}</string>
    <key>CFBundlePackageType</key>
    <string>${BNDL_TYPE}</string>
    <key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
    <string>${BNDL_VERSION}</string>
    <key>CFBundleSignature</key>
    <string>${BNDL_SIGNATURE}</string>
    <key>CFBundleVersion</key>
    <string>${BNDL_VERSION}</string>
    <key>NSPrincipalClass</key>
    <string>NSApplication</string>
    <key>NSServices</key>
    <array>
        <dict>
            <key>NSPortName</key>
            <string>${PROGNAME}</string>
            <key>NSMessage</key>
            <string>highlight</string>
            <key>NSMenuItem</key>
            <dict>
                <key>default</key>
                <string>${HIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM}</string>
            </dict>
            <key>NSKeyEquivalent</key>
            <dict>
                <key>default</key>
                <string>${HIGHLIGHT_KEY}</string>
            </dict>
            <key>NSSendTypes</key>
            <array>
                <string>NSRTFPboardType</string>
            </array>
            <key>NSReturnTypes</key>
            <array>
                <string>NSRTFPboardType</string>
            </array>
            <key>NSTimeout</key>
            <string>10000</string>
            <key>NSUserData</key>
            <string>${HIGHLIGHT_COLOUR}</string>
            <key>NSRequiredContext</key>
            <dict>
                <key>NSApplicationIdentifier</key>
                <array>
                    <string>com.apple.TextEdit</string>
                </array>
            </dict>
        </dict>
        <dict>
            <key>NSPortName</key>
            <string>${PROGNAME}</string>
            <key>NSMessage</key>
            <string>unhighlight</string>
            <key>NSMenuItem</key>
            <dict>
                <key>default</key>
                <string>${UNHIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM}</string>
            </dict>
            <key>NSKeyEquivalent</key>
            <dict>
                <key>default</key>
                <string>${UNHIGHLIGHT_KEY}</string>
            </dict>
            <key>NSSendTypes</key>
            <array>
                <string>NSRTFPboardType</string>
            </array>
            <key>NSReturnTypes</key>
            <array>
                <string>NSRTFPboardType</string>
            </array>
            <key>NSTimeout</key>
            <string>10000</string>
            <key>NSRequiredContext</key>
            <dict>
                <key>NSApplicationIdentifier</key>
                <array>
                    <string>com.apple.TextEdit</string>
                </array>
            </dict>
        </dict>
    </array>
    <key>NSUIElement</key>
    <string>1</string>
</dict>
</plist>
EOF
# make version.plist
cat <<EOF > "${PROGNAME}".service/Contents/version.plist
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
    <key>BuildVersion</key>
    <string>${BUILD_VERSION}</string>
    <key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
    <string>${BNDL_VERSION}</string>
    <key>CFBundleVersion</key>
    <string>${BNDL_VERSION}</string>
    <key>ProjectName</key>
    <string>${PROGNAME}</string>
    <key>SourceVersion</key>
    <string>${SRC_VERSION}</string>
</dict>
</plist>
EOF
# make ServicesMenu.strings
mkdir -p "${PROGNAME}".service/Contents/Resources/English.lproj
cat <<EOF > "${PROGNAME}".service/Contents/Resources/English.lproj/ServicesMenu.strings
/* Services menu item to highlight or unhighlight the selected text */
"${HIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM}" = "${HIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM}";
"${UNHIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM}" = "${UNHIGHLIGHT_MENU_ITEM}";
EOF
# copy *.rb in Contents/Resoures
ditto *.rb "${PROGNAME}".service/Contents/Resources/
# compile wrapper executable
gcc -framework RubyCocoa -o "${EXECPATH}" main.m
It is fun to play with rubycocoa.
And glad if this helps.
Good luck,
H
cf.
http://developer.apple.com/DOCUMENTATION/Cocoa/Conceptual/SysServices/SysService s.pdf
Message was edited by: Hiroto ( fixed 'make' to './make' in Recipe 2, sorry)

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<p class="c3"><span class="c4">Urefillit, LLC prides itself on quality and consistency of its fine products, which are designed, made and manufactured in the USA. From production to quality control to final shipment, our highly trained team ensures the best quality, and reliable service for our customers. We are focused on providing high-quality products along with a commitment to customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations for the best priced and highest quality mosquito lures, Kaboom replacement tablets, and bromine tablets available on the market today. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you will be happy with your purchase. Thank you for visiting our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again soon!</span><br /></p>
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<p class="c3"><strong class="c2">Using Octenol to Attract Mosquitoes<br /></strong><br /></p>
<p class="c3">Octenol is an natural chemical that occurs naturally as a by-product of plants and some animals that eat a lot of vegetable produce. If carbon dioxide is mixed with octenol, it has been found to be an attractant to several mosquito species. There are other insects such as no-see-ums and biting midges that are also attracted to this scent. It has been proven to be a very effective product, especially for no-see-ums.<br />
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Octenol is also a pesticide ingredient that is used to attract mosquitoes and biting flies. It does not kill the insects; it only attracts them. It can be used in combination with other products and devices that do kill them once they are successfully attracted to the device. It is important to be aware that non-pest insects are also attracted and destroyed by some of the devices.<br />
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If octenol is ingested, there is a possibility for toxicity. It is not, however, harmful in the air to humans, pets, or the environment. It is vitally important that it is kept safely away from children to avoid the possibility of ingesting. Placement of the attractant and device utilized to catch biting insects should be carefully considered. It should be kept safely away from children and pets.<br /></p>
<p class="c3">To be most effective in mosquito control, the attractant should be placed between the breeding grounds of the mosquito and the area where the people are located. There are range limits that the attractant will reach and this needs to be considered in the placement of the trap as well.<br /></p>
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<p>Considering buying a mosquito trap? If so, compare the following traps before you make a purchase:</p>
<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Outdoor-Living-Products/Mosquito-Traps.aspx">SkeeterVac</a>
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background colors seem to bleed through the table border. a picture
at 100% magnification can be seen at
http://www.vitad.com/cfdoc.jpg
and at 1600% magnification at:
http://www.vitad.com/cfdoc2.jpg.
i am attaching sample code of the what generated the pdf in the
pictures. btw, i am running cfmx 7 with hot fix 2.

Hi fresher4flex,
Since you are using the item Renderer for the DataGrid Column try to apply the styles dynamically to the background of your itemRenderer by making using of the rollOver and rollOut events.
Thanks,
Bhasker

Background color for column heading

Hi,
I have 5 columns in my report and I would like to have different background color for column headings. How can I do this in report templates?
I was looking at Column heading section-
<th class="t10ReportHeader"#ALIGNMENT# id="#COLUMN_HEADER_NAME#">#COLUMN_HEADER#</th>
How can I specify backgrund colors for all columns here?
Thanks in advance

G'day Karen,
Thanks for ur reply.
I have seen this note before, its not that the header colors have changed after latest SP was applied in our systems. Also the ABAP and JAVA stacks are in sync.
Scenario is that we are trying to set up a new Portal theme for Enterprise Reporting with some specific color codes (hex codes).
What i have observed is Characterstics Header background color is set up using the element "Background Color of Level 1 Column Heading ".
While the Background color for Key Figures header is using element "Background Color of Level 2 Column Heading ".
But the problem is element "Background Color of Level 2 Column Heading " is also used as the Background color for Standard Characterstics cell, so if we make it same the whole report of the same color, which we dont want.
Requirement is to get the same Background color for Header cells (both Char. and Key Figure headers).
Any further suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks
CK

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Hi all,
I have created an application in Apex 3.2.
I am now able to disable the text fields, select lists and textarea.
Ex:
function disableDD()
var v_ddays              = document.getElementById("P2_DELINQUENCY_DAYS");
v_ddays.value            = "";
v_ddays.disabled         = true;
v_ddays.style.background = '#cccccc';
}The background color thing is working for all the text fields, but the same is not working with the textarea.
Any help please....

There is no button involved in the following code, but it may
be of use to you:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<mx:Application xmlns:mx="
http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml"
creationComplete="init()">
<mx:Script>
<![CDATA[
private var origColor:uint;
private function init():void {
origColor = dc.getStyle("selectionColor");
public function setBackGrdColors(newColor:uint):void {
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", origColor);
if(dc.selectedDate){
var dayOfWeek:Number = dc.selectedDate.day;
else{
return;
switch(dayOfWeek) {
case 0:
if(sun.selected)
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", newColor);
break;
case 1:
if(mon.selected)
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", newColor);
break;
case 2:
if(tue.selected)
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", newColor);
break;
case 3:
if(wed.selected)
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", newColor);
break;
case 4:
if(thu.selected)
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", newColor);
break;
case 5:
if(fri.selected)
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", newColor);
break;
case 6:
if(sat.selected)
dc.setStyle("selectionColor", newColor);
break;
default:
break;
]]>
</mx:Script>
<mx:VBox horizontalAlign="center" verticalGap="20">
<mx:DateChooser id="dc" textAlign="left"
change="setBackGrdColors(cellColor.selectedColor)"/>
<mx:HBox width="100%" horizontalAlign="center">
<mx:CheckBox id="sun" label="Sun"/>
<mx:CheckBox id="mon" label="Mon"/>
<mx:CheckBox id="tue" label="Tue"/>
<mx:CheckBox id="wed" label="Wed"/>
</mx:HBox>
<mx:HBox width="100%" horizontalAlign="center">
<mx:CheckBox id="thu" label="Thu"/>
<mx:CheckBox id="fri" label="Fri"/>
<mx:CheckBox id="sat" label="Sat"/>
</mx:HBox>
<mx:HBox width="300" horizontalAlign="center">
<mx:Label text="Background Color" />
<mx:ColorPicker id="cellColor"
selectedColor="#FF00FF"/>
</mx:HBox>
</mx:VBox>
</mx:Application>

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