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Specifying text formats for fields
In Layout mode, you can specify a set of text character attributes for each field.
All the characters in that instance of the field (including all repetitions of
repeating fields) share the same font, size, style, color, line spacing, tab, and
paragraph settings.
Note You can also format characters in text fields in Browse mode (for example,
italicize or underline a word for emphasis). Unlike text formatting specified in
Layout mode, this formatting is stored with the data, and you see it in any layout
that displays that field.
1. In Layout mode, select one or more fields, then choose Format menu > Text.
Or, to set text formats for fields you place later, start with no fields selected.
2. In the Text Format dialog box, select the formats you want to use.
You see examples of the options you choose in the Sample area.
Specifying formats for fields containing numbers
You can control how FileMaker Pro displays the values in number fields,
calculation fields with numeric results, and summary fields.
1. In Layout mode, select one or more fields that display numeric values.
2. Choose Format menu > Number.
3. In the Number Format dialog box, select the formats you want to use.
You see examples of the options you choose in the Sample area.
Choose text
attributes
Select one or
more styles
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