C. Data Format Templates : Varchar Templates : How You Can Force Mandatory Entry
 
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How You Can Force Mandatory Entry
Mandatory entry means that the end user cannot exit the field without providing a valid entry. To specify mandatory entry, use an uppercase special character. For example, to have the end user enter a part number with a two-letter code followed by two numbers and one final letter, you could use the following template to force mandatory entry of the first two letters are mandatory:
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