Field types

Each field on a form accepts a particular type of information. The value you enter in a field must be appropriate for the type of information that the field holds. For example, do not type a name in a field that stores numbers. If you enter an incorrect value, an error message appears and you can't tab out of the cell until you enter a value in the correct format.

The field types in the table below are supported.

Field Type Example 1 Example 2
Text Business form #29 12345 - 123 Street, A Big City
Character (555) 555-1212 02983-1283
Number 101 $12,550.75
Date 10/25/03 Wednesday, November 8, 2004
Time 14:20

03:15:04 PM

Boolean Yes or No True or False
Picture Sample logo.
Signature

For more information, see Enter Text.



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