Data fields, or cells, are color-coded according to the type of information they contain.
You can change this color by changing the Input Box preference. See Form Display Preferences .
| Field Color | Data Description | 
|---|---|
| Blue | An input field that will accept user entries. With very few exceptions, all information should be entered in blue fields. | 
| Light Yellow | The currently active data entry field. When the cursor is active in a blue field, the field changes to light yellow. | 
| White | A field that contains links or calculations referred to by the program. You will receive a warning message whenever you attempt to enter information directly in a white field. | 
| Pink | A calculated field that you've overwritten. To restore the original links and calculations of a pink field, select the field, and then click the Restore button. | 
| Violet | Contains an estimated amount. | 
| Green | Indicates a link to another field. See Creating Links Between Fields. |