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::: Choose whether or not to show field hints when the form is displayed to add, view, or update/edit a record.
::: Choose whether or not to show field hints when the form is displayed to add, view, or update/edit a record.
::: If this option is enabled ''and'' there is text in the '''Description''' for a field in the Form, then:
::: If this option is enabled ''and'' there is text in the '''Description''' for a field in the Form, then:
::::* That text appears as on-screen help when the user clicks the ''Hint'' link, by default.
::::* That text appears as on-screen help when the user's cursor is over the field name.
::::* In each Form, it becomes possible to specify the Field Hint to use for that field, in that form. (That text is then displayed as the field hint, overriding the field description.)
::::* In each Form, it becomes possible to specify the Field Hint to use for that field, in that form. (That text is then displayed as the field hint, overriding the field description.)


{{Note|The ''Field Hint'' option is available for all field types, except for Custom Control and Lookup-Derived fields.}}
{{Note|The ''Field Hint'' option is available for all field types, except for Custom Control and Lookup-Derived fields.}}

Revision as of 22:36, 27 June 2013

Basic Information
  • Name - Name of the Form
  • Use this form for -
This option appears for all forms except the default form (which is usable for everything).
Select one of:
  • Managing Records -
  • Printing Records -
  • Web Forms -
  • Mobile Access -
Advanced Options

This section does not appear for a Mobile Access form.

Choose the additional functionality you want users to have when viewing a record:
  • Show Print Button - Show a button that prints the record.
  • Show Field Hint
Choose whether or not to show field hints when the form is displayed to add, view, or update/edit a record.
If this option is enabled and there is text in the Description for a field in the Form, then:
  • That text appears as on-screen help when the user's cursor is over the field name.
  • In each Form, it becomes possible to specify the Field Hint to use for that field, in that form. (That text is then displayed as the field hint, overriding the field description.)

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Note: The Field Hint option is available for all field types, except for Custom Control and Lookup-Derived fields.