Text entry fields

A text entry field lets the user enter alphanumeric information. The user clicks in the field and types the desired text, such as words, numbers, or dates. In the current release, only a single line text entry field is supported.


When to use a text entry field

Use a text entry field when the information required is open-ended and cannot always be selected from a predetermined list. Examples of open-ended information include document names and user names.

Text entry field layout

When you implement a text entry field, the CommonPoint application system automatically lays it out for you. You supply a brief identifying label for the text entry field, such as User Name. The label is placed above or to the left of the field.

Text entry field interaction

When the user clicks to select the text entry field, an insertion point appears to indicate the field is ready for input. The user enters the requested information. The insertion point remains at the end of the user's entry until the user positions the insertion point elsewhere. (In the current release, the insertion point does not blink.)



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