Create a Single-line Entry Field

6. Creating and Using Basic Fields : Scalar Fields : Single-line Entry Fields : Create a Single-line Entry Field

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You can create a single-line entry field on a form.

To create a single-line 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 - Single Line icon on the field palette.

3. Position the cursor on the form, click, and then drag the cursor to size the 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. If the field is too long or too short for the text, you can adjust it, using the text as a guide. To enter Simulate mode, click Tools, Simulate on the floating menu bar.

4. Set the properties for the entry field.

Note: To resize entry fields, you can use the sizing handles technique described in Move and Resize Fields (see Move and Resize Fields). Alternatively, modify the values of the corresponding Width or Height properties. Also, you can align an entry field with its corresponding free trim field using any of the various alignment commands on the Layout menu.

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