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String Fields
The STRING FIELD is a special case alpha-numeric entry field. It is similar to a selectable field but each character
in the string may be selected from the list of all possible letters, numbers, and special characters.
1. Verify Cursor Type - locate the “ “ “ string input cursor.
2. Enter Key - Pressing the ENTER key first will clear the current contents and start entering characters.
The ENTER key is primarily used to cycle through the available selections for the current character
positions.
3. “+” Key - Selecting the Positive (.) key puts the field into edit mode and allows the current contents of
the field to be entered.
4. Arrow Keys - Allows you to move within a field to different characters.
5. Number Keys - These keys are used to enter numbers into a character.
6. Clear Key - This key is used to clear the content of the entire field.
7. Entering a space - If a space is allowed in the field, an “_” will be available in the character list.
Selecting this character will result in a space being inserted in the string. All trailing spaces are eliminated.
Telephone Number Field
The TELEPHONE NUMBER FIELD is a special case alpha-numeric entry field. It is similar to a string field but only
allows numbers and several special characters required for telephone numbers.
1. Verify Cursor Type - locate the “ “ “ string input cursor.
2. Enter Key - Pressing the ENTER key first will clear the current contents and start entering characters.
The ENTER key is primarily used to cycle through the available selections for the current character
positions.
3. “+” Key - Selecting the Positive (.) key puts the field into edit mode and allows the current contents of
the field to be entered.
4. Arrow Keys - Allows you to move within a field to different characters.
5. Number Keys - These keys are used to enter numbers into a character.
6. Clear Key - This key is used to clear the content of the entire field.
7. Entering a space - If a space is allowed in the field, an “_” will be available in the character list.
Selecting this character will result in a space being inserted in the string. All trailing spaces are eliminated.
Hexadecimal Fields
The HEXADECIMAL FIELD is a special case alpha-numeric entry field. It is similar to a string field but only allows
numbers and several special characters required for hexadecimal numbers.
1. Verify Cursor Type - locate the “ “ “ string input cursor.
2. Enter Key - Pressing the ENTER key first will clear the current contents and start entering characters.
The ENTER key is primarily used to cycle through the available selections for the current character
positions.
3. “+” Key - Selecting the Positive(.) key puts the field into edit mode and allows the current contents of
the field to be entered.
4. Arrow Keys - Allows you to move within a field to different characters.
5. Number Keys - These keys are used to enter numbers into a character.
6. Clear Key - This key is used to clear the contents of the entire field.
7. Entering a space - If a space is allowed in the field, an “_” will be available in the character list.
Selecting this character will result in a space being inserted in the string. All trailing spaces are eliminated.
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