Inserting a Character

To insert a nucleotide into a read in the Sanger Reads Editor, select a nucleotide or a gap at the desired location in the Chromatogram Area. Switch to editing mode by pressing Shift+I, choosing Edit -> Insert character/gap in the context menu, or selecting Actions -> Edit -> Insert character/gap in the main menu. Once the cursor is blinking, type the character you wish to insert. Afterward, the editing mode will be turned off.

Note that if you press the ‘-’ key on the keyboard while in editing mode, a gap will be inserted. Another way to insert a gap is by pressing Space, as explained in the Inserting Gap chapter.

You can always cancel the changes by pressing Ctrl+Z.