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 .
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Field Color |
Data Description |
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Blue |
An input field that will accept user entries. With very few exceptions, all information should be entered in blue fields. |
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Light Yellow |
The currently active data entry field. When the cursor is active in a blue field, the field changes to light yellow. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Violet |
Contains an estimated amount. |
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Green |
Indicates a link to another field. See Creating Links Between Fields. |