Multi-line Text Fields

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Multi-line Text Fields allow you to enter many lines of text within the one box, although certain limitations do apply. It is only possible to type as much information as will appear completely within the frame of the text field box. If you type more than will fit within the bounds of the box overprinting will occur, both on-screen and to the printer. Extremely excessive text entry into Multi-line Text fields can even result in system errors.

 

These fields are commonly used for lengthy text input such as Special Conditions, Inclusions, Exclusions, etc.

 

To start a new line within a Multi-line Text Field you should use the <Ctrl>+<Enter> key combination.

To move to the next field from within a Multi-line Text Field use the <Tab> key on your keyboard.

 

Some features of these fields are:

 

Automatic Capitalisation

There is no need to manually make the first letter of each sentence a capital letter. The program will automatically make the first letter of every sentence a capital letter when you leave the field.

 

Lists

Most Multi-line Text fields are associated with a list. Lists are a simple way of inserting regularly used information into these fields. For more information on using lists see Comment Lists.

 

 

Note: You cannot do any special formatting within a Multi-line Text Field (eg. Tabulation, Bullets, Changes in Font, etc.).