Forms and Fields
Forms contain boxes for entering data, which are called fields, with adjacent labels indicating the nature of the data to be entered.
There are 6 types of fields for different data types and entry methods as follows:
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Will accept any keyboard character |
| numeric (decimal) | Will accept any numeric data including decimal and exponential formats |
| numeric (integer) | Only positive and negative integers are allowed |
| drop-down list | Click arrow on right hand side to see list of available options |
| radio button | Click to select option. Only one button can be selected. |
| check boxes | Click to select option. Multiple check boxes may be checked. |
Not all the fields on the form are necessarily applicable all the time. Fields may become activated or deactivated by changes in other data. A deactivated field will not be visited by the cursor, and its label and content will be greyed.
Some forms contain tables (a block of fields with column headings). Not all of the rows may be visible and the use of the scroll bar will be required.