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80 Chapter 7 Using Fields
Note: In the Fields pane in table view, there is no checkbox next to media fields or
any of the list field types (address, email address, phone number, IM account, URL,
related records list, file list, and message list) because these fields can’t be displayed
in table view.
Changing an Existing Field from One Type to Another
You can change the type of some fields to another. See the table below.
To change an existing field from one type to another:
1 Select a column name in table view.
2 Click .
3 Choose Change To, then select a field type from the list.
Working with List Fields
Each type of list field has a pop-up menu from which you can quickly perform actions
such as displaying the selected phone number in large type, getting directions to or
from the selected address, and displaying a map for the selected address.
Sending Emails
In form view, you can quickly send emails to your family, friends, or colleagues.
To send an email:
1 Select a form in the navigation bar or choose View > Form View > Form Name.
2 Click next to the email address field.
If you see , the email address is not valid.
Convert
from:
Convert to:
Tex t Number Choice Checkbox Time Date Duration Currency Rating Phone
Other list
fields
Text 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Number 1 1 1 1 1 1
Choice 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Checkbox 1 1 1
Time 1 1
Date 1 1
Duration 1 1
Currency 1 1 1
Rating 1 1 1