Entering and changing data in fields
You can enter data into text, number, date, time, timestamp, and container fields. You can also change or delete data in fields.
If a field contains a valid URL, you can open it in another application that you specify. See Using URLs in a field.
You can enter data in a field up to the character limit for the field type.
 
Type the value (from 10400 to 10-400).
To enter data into a container field, see Using data in container fields.
Important  To avoid confusion when using dates in FileMaker Pro, always enter four-digit years. See Working with data in date fields.
To delete data from a field without putting it on the Clipboard:
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To type a tab character into a field:
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Notes
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When you start typing data into a text field set up to auto-complete, FileMaker Pro attempts to match what you have entered against either the field’s index or a value list. The best match automatically appears in the field. Other matches may also appear in a drop-down list. For more information on auto-complete fields, see Setting up a field to auto-complete during data entry.
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In Browse mode, you can use the keyboard to enter values for radio buttons and checkboxes. Tab into the field and type the first letter of the value that you want to enter, or use the arrow keys to select it. Then, press the Space bar to enter the value.
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You may not be able to enter or change data in some fields (for example, calculation or summary fields, or fields that are formatted to prevent entry). You can copy the contents of calculation and summary fields to other fields.
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You can view and print only the data that fits within the field boundaries. You can change the boundaries by resizing the field in Layout mode. See Resizing and reshaping objects.
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There are other ways to enter data, like importing or copying it from another source, pasting a value from the field index, using a related table, and setting options to automatically enter the data when you create a record.
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As you type text into a field, you can undo and redo your entries by choosing Edit menu > Undo Typing or Edit menu > Redo Typing.
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Related topics 
Copying and moving data in records
Entering preset data from a value list
Restoring data in records
Using a field index
Inserting the current date or other variables into a field
Using data in container fields