Mode pop-up menu |
Use this mode | To |
Browse | Work with the data in a file. You can add, view, change, sort, omit (hide), and delete records. Browse mode is where you’ll do most of your work, like data entry. For more information, see Adding and viewing data and Finding, sorting, and replacing data. |
Find | Search for particular records that match a set of criteria. You can then work with this subset of your records, called the found set. After you find a group of records, FileMaker Pro returns to Browse mode so you can begin working with them. For more information, see Finding records. |
Layout | Determine how information is presented on your screen or in printed reports, labels, and forms. Design layouts for specific tasks, like data entry or printing invoices. Select and arrange fields to modify an existing layout, or create new layouts. For more information, see Creating and managing layouts and reports. |
Preview | See how data in forms or reports will look before you print. Preview mode is especially useful for viewing layouts with multiple columns (like mailing labels) and reports with summaries. For more information, see Previewing data on a layout. |
To switch from this mode | To this mode | Click this button or series of buttons |
Browse | Find | Find |
Layout | Edit Layout | |
Preview | Preview | |
Find | Browse | Cancel Find |
Layout | Cancel Find, then Edit Layout | |
Preview | Cancel Find, then Preview |