Alphanumeric tab - Edit Cell dialog
Edit the cell attributes for an alphanumeric cell.
Display Properties
Select options to control the appearance of the alphanumeric cell.
Cell Width
Allows a full range of widths for the cell to be selected. From the drop down, select one of the following:
Function |
Description |
Variable |
Sets the cell width to shrink and grow with the contents of the cell |
Exactly |
Sets a definite width for the cell, regardless of cell contents |
At least |
Sets a lower limit for the size of the cell. |
At most |
Sets an upper limit for the size of the cell. |
Column |
If the cell is contained within a table or a multi-column format, select this option to allow the maximum width of the cell to be the column width. |
Tip
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Subsequent cells of each type (numeric, alphanumeric, date, etc.) inherit the initial settings of the last cell of the same type created. These settings can be changed if the user desires.
Cell Height
Allows a full range of heights for the cell to be selected. From the drop down, select one of the following:
Function |
Description |
Variable: |
Sets the cell heights to shrink and grow with the contents of the cell |
Exactly: |
Sets a definite heights for the cell, regardless of cell contents |
At least: |
Sets a lower limit for the size of the cell. |
At most: |
Sets an upper limit for the size of the cell. |
Allow wrapping
Select this check box to enable the contents of the cell to wrap to the next line if necessary. This option is not available with fixed width Alphanumeric cells.
Accept Floating
Underline
Select this check box to allow the cell to receive a floating underline.
Underline space
Select this check box to allow extra space for underlining, if necessary. This option is only applicable in table cells and allows the user to line up the last line of the description in one table cell with the number in the next column.
Calculation
Specifies the appearance of the cell value.
Capitalization
Select the capitalization format for the cell from the drop down list. There are three choices:
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Normal: Sets format to allow a mix of capitals and lower case.
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Upper: Sets format as all uppercase
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Lower: Sets format as all lowercase
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Title: Capitalizes the first letter of each word
Input Validation
Select options to control data input to the alphanumeric cell.
Validation
Enables the use of a calculation and an operator to specify rules for the cell.
If validation fails
Enables you to create a rule in the event that the cell validation fails.
Response
Choose a response type from the drop down and then click the calculation button to create a calculation in the Calculation Editor.
Action
Choose an action in the event that the cell validation fails. You can choose to accept or reject the value.