<p>No that is not possible, as far as I know. (Tho perhaps it could be with a little programming, <a href="http://jongware.mit.edu/Sui/index_1.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">using the ScriptUI API.</a> Here's the <a href="http://wwwimages.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/scripting/pdfs/javascript_tools_guide.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">complete reference</a>.) </p>

<p>However it is possible to rename the "Slider Control" and "Slider Control 2" labels to something more useful to you. That's what I usually do. Just click on the name and hit Return on the keyboard to rename.</p>

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2016-12-05T17:47:10.963Z
I know to rename them, though do you know if the "Slider" portion can be renamed? It seems weird that every built-in slider property has a unique label, but I can't rename these. I suppose it doesn't matter if there can never be multiple in one FX control.
Ben Mora
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2016-12-05T18:00:39.433Z
No, there's no easy way to rename the "Slider" portion. I looked more into the ScriptUI reference, though, and it does look as though you could create what you are talking about using a little bit of JavaScript programming. Depends on how much you'd care to tidy up I suppose!
Bobby Circle Ciraldo
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2016-12-05T19:22:35.177Z
Thanks for your help! Thought in the short term it isn't worth my effort, I will still check this out as I would love to learn how I can apply the ScriptUI stuff to help me later. :)
Ben Mora
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Bobby Circle Ciraldo
<p>For the sake of a cleaner workspace is it possible to have multiple expression controls, such as slider controls, in the same FX control?</p>

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<p>Basically, instead of seeing "Slider Control" and "Slider Control 2" I would like both of the actual sliders to reside under the same "Slider Control" heading.</p>

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Multiple expression controls in ONE FX controller
Ben Mora
# Multiple expression controls in ONE FX controller

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-12-05)

For the sake of a cleaner workspace is it possible to have multiple expression controls, such as slider controls, in the same FX control?

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/0wPYl.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/0wPYl.png)

Basically, instead of seeing "Slider Control" and "Slider Control 2" I would like both of the actual sliders to reside under the same "Slider Control" heading.

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-12-05. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

No that is not possible, as far as I know. (Tho perhaps it could be with a little programming, [using the ScriptUI API.](http://jongware.mit.edu/Sui/index_1.html) Here's the [complete reference](http://wwwimages.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/scripting/pdfs/javascript_tools_guide.pdf).)

However it is possible to rename the "Slider Control" and "Slider Control 2" labels to something more useful to you. That's what I usually do. Just click on the name and hit Return on the keyboard to rename.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I know to rename them, though do you know if the "Slider" portion can be renamed? It seems weird that every built-in slider property has a unique label, but I can't rename these. I suppose it doesn't matter if there can never be multiple in one FX control.  
> **username_1**: No, there's no easy way to rename the "Slider" portion. I looked more into the ScriptUI reference, though, and it does look as though you could create what you are talking about using a little bit of JavaScript programming. Depends on how much you'd care to tidy up I suppose!  
> **username_0**: Thanks for your help! Thought in the short term it isn't worth my effort, I will still check this out as I would love to learn how I can apply the ScriptUI stuff to help me later. :)  

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