Thank you for your help, Laura. Sorry that I didn't explain the problem clearly. I did set the limit, such as 250 characters. A user can type 260, 500 or more characters, then when he/she goes to other fields, a message dialog shows up. I want to skip the second step, so the user won't be able type more 250 characters. I know in HTML, it is very easy to set the field limit that a user can type up to 250 characters. I am wondering if FileMaker 8.5 can do the same thing? Thanks, Yao
>>> Helping Hand Database Design <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/30/2006 2:09 PM >>> Yes, look at the Validation tab on the options for your field in define database. There is a maximum number of characters option. You can choose your number and also what the dialog will say if a user exceeds the limit. Enjoy, Laura Laura Zantzinger Helping Hand Database Design FileMaker Solutions Alliance Associate Member [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ureach.com/helpinghand 877-538-2088 PO Box 276 Barnard, VT 05031 ---- On , Yao Chen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Can the filed be set to limit the number of characters entered without having to wait to exit the field to learn you've exceeded the limit? Thanks, Yao
