User manual

Chapter 5 Using Form View 55
Adding Fields to a Form
To add a field to a form:
1 Select a library or collection.
2 Select a form in the navigation bar or choose View > Form View > Form Name.
3 Drag a field from the Fields pane to the desired location on the form.
To move a field, see “Moving Fields and Objects on Forms” on page 55. To resize a
field, see “Resizing Fields and Objects” on page 56. To create a field, choose Insert >
New Field. See “Creating Fields” on page 72.
Tabbing Between Fields
To tab between fields on a form:
1 Select a library or collection.
2 Select a form.
3 Click in a field, then press Tab to move from field to field, and within each column if
you have added a column divider. Press Shift-Tab to move in the reverse direction.
Note: To enable the Tab key to move to all controls, make sure “All controls” is
selected in the Mac OS X Keyboard and Mouse preferences (Keyboard Shortcuts tab).
Moving Fields and Objects on Forms
To move one field or object:
1 Select a form in the navigation bar or choose View > Form View > Form Name.
2 Move your mouse near the field label or the edges of the field or object. When the
cursor changes into a hand, click to select the field or object, then drag it to a new
location.
Bento allows you to drag fields above, below, next to, or between other objects on
the form.
To move multiple fields or objects:
1 Select a form in the navigation bar or choose View > Form View > Form Name.
2 Command-click or Shift-click to select multiple fields or objects.
Tip: To quickly select many fields and objects, click in an empty part of the form, and
while holding down the mouse button, drag to select multiple items.