Field Properties window - Data Field



Layout tab


Field Name

This field displays the name of the data field you selected in the Customize window. This name is assigned in MYOB AccountEdge and can't be changed.

Field Location (from top)

Use this field to enter coordinates that will position this data field at a specific location on the form. In this field, enter the number of inches, using up to three decimal places, that you want the data field to print from the top of the page.

Field Location (from left)

Use this field to enter coordinates that will position this data field at a specific location on the form. In this field, enter the number of inches, using up to three decimal places, that you want the data field to print from the left-hand side of the page.

Field Size (height)

Use this field to specify the vertical size of this data field. Enter the height in inches, using up to three decimal places.

Field Size (width)

Use this field to specify the horizontal size of this data field. Enter the width in inches, using up to three decimal places.

Text Format button

Click this button to launch the Text Format window - Data Field window, where you can determine the text characteristics of the data field you selected in the Customize window.

Background Color button

Click this button to select a background color for a data field. You can choose a background color from the palette provided, or you can define and use custom colors.

Note:  The default background field color (white) is transparent

Borders tab

Field Name

This area displays the name of this data field.

Border Layout

Mark the Left, Top, Right or Bottom boxes to create borders for the field. If you want the border to have rounded edges, mark Rounded Edges.

Border Color

Click this button to select a color for the borders of a data field.

Border Width

Select a width for the lines in the border.

Preview

This area displays a preview of your data field as it will appear with the customizations you've selected.

Both tabs

Cancel button

Click this button to clear any entries you've made and close the window.

OK button

Click this button to accept the entries you've made in this window.