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 7 Properties and columns
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 A property is a key-value pair associated with an entry.  Properties can
 be set so they are associated with a single entry, with every entry in a
 tree, or with every entry in an Org mode file.
 
    There are two main applications for properties in Org mode.  First,
 properties are like tags, but with a value.  Imagine maintaining a file
 where you document bugs and plan releases for a piece of software.
 Instead of using tags like ‘:release_1:’, ‘:release_2:’, you can use a
 property, say ‘:Release:’, that in different subtrees has different
 values, such as ‘1.0’ or ‘2.0’.  Second, you can use properties to
 implement (very basic) database capabilities in an Org buffer.  Imagine
 keeping track of your music CDs, where properties could be things such
 as the album, artist, date of release, number of tracks, and so on.
 
    Properties can be conveniently edited and viewed in column view
 (Column view).
 

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· Property syntax             How properties are spelled out
· Special properties          Access to other Org mode features
· Property searches           Matching property values
· Property inheritance        Passing values down the tree
· Column view                 Tabular viewing and editing
· Property API                Properties for Lisp programmers
 

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