Character fields are used to store information such as telephone numbers, ZIP codes, or values that are always formatted the same way. The text values you enter must match the format specified by the form author. Characters such as dashes and spaces are automatically entered for you.
To enter character values
Enter a value in a character field.
Press the Tab key to move to another field.
The value is checked to see if it matches the field's format. Characters such as dashes and spaces are automatically entered for you.
NOTE If you enter a value in an incorrect format, a message that shows the required format is displayed.