A single-line entry field provides one line on which you can either display information for the end user or let the user enter (or modify) information. To restrict the content of the field, you can set it to any data type. For example, you can create an entry field in which only dates are allowed.

You can also provide a format to control the appearance of the data in the field. For information about setting up a format template, see Data Format Templates (see Data Format Templates).

An entry field does not include a field title or prompt. To include a title or prompt, place free trim next to the field. For more information about creating trim, see Create a Free Trim (see Create a Free Trim).

For more information about using entry fields in portable forms, see the Programming Guide.