Entering and changing data in fields
For information on the limits for each
field type, search for the technical specifications in the
FileMaker Knowledge Base.
Notes
•To type a tab character into a field, click where you want to insert the tab, then press Ctrl+Tab (Windows) or Option-Tab (macOS).
•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.
•When working with files created on a computer using different system formats, you can choose whether to view data in its original system formats or in your own system formats. To use your own formats, verify that
Use System Formats is checked on the Format menu. See
Opening files with different system formats.
•If you mix numbers and text in a number field that's used in a calculation or summary field, FileMaker Pro ignores the text when performing the calculation or summary.
•Numbers can be entered using scientific notation; for example: 1.23e+15 or 1.23e-15.
•For information on entering special characters, such as accent marks, see the Help for your operating system. (For example, type "enter special characters" for your search.)
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