outline mode

[ˈaʊtlaɪn moʊd]
noun
modo de estrutura
1. A viewing or editing mode in software applications that displays only the structure or framework of a document, hiding formatting and detailed content
In outline mode, you can see the hierarchical structure of your document without all the formatting distractions.
No modo de estrutura, você pode ver a estrutura hierárquica do seu documento sem as distrações de formatação.
2. A feature in presentation software that shows slides in text form with titles and bullet points only
Switch to outline mode to quickly edit all your slide text at once.
Mude para o modo de estrutura para editar rapidamente todo o texto dos slides de uma vez.
3. In word processors, a display option that reveals document organization through heading levels and indentation
Using outline mode helps writers organize their thoughts and see the logical flow of their work.
Usar o modo de estrutura ajuda escritores a organizar seus pensamentos e ver o fluxo lógico de seu trabalho.
This is primarily a technical term used in software documentation and training across both Brazilian and American contexts. It gained prominence with the rise of digital office tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and various presentation software. The term is universally understood in professional and academic settings where document or presentation editing is common.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outline viewstructure viewskeleton view
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal viewfull viewpage view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo de estrutura
Standard technical term used in software documentation
São Paulo
modo de esboço
Alternative term sometimes used in tech communities
Portugal
modo de contorno
Portuguese European variation of the term
USA Technical
outline mode
Standard term in English-language software interfaces

Related Words

outlineview modedocument structurehierarchy

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to the outline
strip to the outline
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