How to Manage QuickList Entries on Mercury Network®

Overview

Using QuickList entries help you work faster in Mercury Network® by letting you insert snippets of text or sentences without having to re-type them each time. This applies to messages, instructions, or any text field that you edit frequently. This article explains how to add, edit, use, and delete QuickList entries.

Use QuickLists to reduce repetitive typing by quickly selecting commonly used text from customizable lists. QuickLists are available in fields throughout Mercury , and are accessible when the QuickList icon ( QuickList icon ) appears on the upper right of a field when you move your cursor over any part of the field.

QuickLists are specific to each field, so you don't have to scroll through several pages of text to find the entries you're looking for. You can add names, words, addresses — even several paragraphs of information if you need to. Each item receives its own description, or Short Name, so you can easily identify the one you need.

How to Add QuickList Entries

To add QuickList entries, you need to first launch the Message window.

Move your cursor over the field where you want to add the QuickList item. The QuickList icon (QL) appears in the upper right corner of the field. Click the QuickList icon (QL).
Once the QuickList window appears, click the New button.
Use the editor to enter the description and text for the QuickList entry you're adding. The text that you type in the Description field is what appears in the list of entries when choosing one to use. The wording you enter in the Text field is what populates in a field after selecting to use this QuickList entry.
When you're ready to save the QuickList entry, click the Save button.

Now you're returned to the QuickList window where you can use the entry, add a new one, or make further edits. If you're finished, click the Close button of the window.

How to Edit QuickList Entries

How to edit your QuickList items:

Move your cursor over the field where you want to edit the QuickList item. When you do this, the QuickList icon (QL) appears in the upper right corner of the field. Click the icon when it appears.
In the QuickList window, click Edit next to the item you want to edit.
Edit the text where necessary and click Save to save your changes.

After editing, can use the Entry, add a New One, or make further edits. To exit click the X in the upper right corner of the window.

How to Use QuickList Entries

To use the QuickList entries you've already added:

Move your cursor over the field where you want to use the QuickList entry. When you do, you'll see the QuickList icon (QL) appear in the upper right corner of the field. When you see the icon, click it.

Delete QuickList Items
When the QuickList window appears, click any entry to select it. You'll know that it's selected when it's highlighted with gray. Keep in mind: You can select multiple QuickList entries.
When you've selected the QuickList entry you want to use, click Use Selected.

Now, you're returned to the field where you started and the field is populated with the QuickList data you selected. To add additional QuickList items, repeat these steps to append additional text.

How to Delete QuickList Items

Follow the instructions below to delete a QuickList entry:

Move your cursor over the field where you want to delete the QuickList item. When you do this, the QuickList icon QuickList icon appears in the upper right corner of the field. When the icon appears, click it.
When the QuickList window appears, click any item to select it. Selected items are highlighted in gray. Select multiple QuickList items simultaneously by individually clicking on them.
Once you've selected the item(s) you want to delete, click Delete Selected.
Confirm the deletion when prompted by clicking Yes.

Now you're returned to the QuickList window where you can delete another item, edit an entry, or use an entry. Click the X in the upper right corner to close the QuickList window and return to the page it was launched from.

Outcome

With the help of this guide, you now know how to build and manage QuickList entries, insert them into message fields, and update or remove them as needed. You will be able to quickly reuse standard text, which saves time and helps keep your messaging consistent across all orders.