U.M. (Windows)
Table Of Contents
- Preface: Getting help
- Chapter 1: FileMakerPro basics
- Chapter 2: Creating a database file
- Chapter 3: Laying out and arranging information
- Understanding layouts
- Working with predefined layout types
- Arranging records in columns
- Managing layouts
- Working with layout parts
- Changing layout parts
- Working with all object types
- Working with graphic objects
- Working with fields in a layout
- Adding fields to a layout
- Adding merge fields
- Deleting a field from a layout
- Defining display formats for fields
- Determining data entry in fields
- Setting the tab order for data entry
- Adding scroll bars to fields
- Formatting repeating fields
- Adding borders, fill, and baselines to fields
- Defining value lists
- Formatting fields with value lists
- Working with text
- Chapter 4: Working with information in records
- Working in Browse mode
- Adding data to a file
- Selecting a field for data entry
- Adding and duplicating records
- Entering and changing data in fields
- Working with container fields
- Entering data from a value list
- Viewing and inserting data from another source
- Copying and moving values and records
- Using drag and drop to move information
- Replacing field values
- Working with records
- Finding information
- Deleting records
- Sorting records
- Chapter 5: Using ScriptMaker and buttons
- Chapter 6: Previewing and printing information
- Chapter 7: Networking and access privileges
- Chapter 8: Importing and exporting data
- Chapter 9: Customizing FileMakerPro
- Chapter 10: Using data from related files
- Chapter 11: Publishing files on the Web
- About the World Wide Web
- About FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Publishing your database on the Web—an overview
- Getting ready to publish your files on the Web
- Setting up FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Configuring FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Setting up Instant Web Publishing
- Database security
- Helping Web users find your database
- Custom Web Publishing
- Appendix A: Recovering damaged files
- Appendix B: Working with international files
- Appendix C: Summary of functions
- Appendix D: Linking and embedding objects
- Index
- Quick Reference
Laying out and arranging information 3-39
To select an object, use the pointer tool or choose Select All from the
Edit menu.
Positioning and sizing objects
Use the text ruler, graphic rulers, ruler lines, T-square, AutoGrid, and
Size palette to size, position, and align objects.
To select Do this
One object With the arrow pointer, click the object. (If the object has no fill, click
its border.)
Several objects
at once
Drag the arrow pointer to make a selection box that completely
surrounds the objects. Or hold down Shift and click the objects. Or
choose Select All from the Edit menu.
All objects of the
same type
Click the tool for the type of object to select, and then choose Select All
from the Edit menu.
All fields With the arrow pointer, click a field, hold down Shift, and then choose
Select All from the Edit menu.
Deselect selected
objects
Click a blank area of the layout or any tool in the tool panel. Or hold
down Shift and click the selected object.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the Help menu, and then type:
E objects, changing
E objects, selecting
Pointer tool
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