Create a Multiline Entry Field

6. Creating and Using Basic Fields : Scalar Fields : Multiline Entry Fields : Create a Multiline Entry Field

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You can create a multiline entry field on a form.

To create a multiline entry field

1. Open your frame in the Frame Editor (see Open an Existing Frame (see Open an Existing Frame)).

2. Select the Entry Field - Multiline icon on the field palette.

3. Position the cursor on the form, click, and then drag the cursor to size the multiline entry field.

Note: Simulate Mode provides an easy way to test the size of a field. You can create a field, switch to Simulate Mode, and enter text of the length that you expect users to enter. The text remains in the field when you switch back to development mode. To enter Simulate mode, click Tools, Simulate on the floating menu bar.

4. Set the properties for the multiline entry field.

Note: The IsMultiLine property defaults to TRUE, whereas for single-line entry fields, this property defaults to FALSE.

For complete descriptions of each field property, see Multiline Entry Field Properties (see Multiline Entry Field Properties), and Common Field Properties (see Common Field Properties).