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[ddmayer]

Many coded crosswords offer (usually 3) starting letters in the grid.

After selecting these in edit mode, would it be possible to introduce a preview feature whereby the setter can see all locations of selected letters in the grid?

This would be helpful in determining the potential difficulty level of the puzzle. At the moment the only way is to export as html and begin the solving process, which isn't a problem but if one decides the given letters need to be changed there's a bit of messing about that needs to be done.
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[Antony Lewis]

In version 8 you can press the Edit, Puzzle, Solution buttons on the toolbar to quickly preview the puzzle or solution.

Hint letters are also shown in a different colour.

[ddmayer]

Many thanks Anthony.

I also found, by the way, that using Grid> Code Hint Letters invokes a box which allows you to input any letters you wish and instantly see them highlighted in the grid - an excellent feature.
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