Newbies bracklough Posted March 14, 2004 Newbies Share Posted March 14, 2004 I have a calculation field that uses length(text) function to display the character count from a text field. But this calculation is only done when you go to another field. My question is what function do I use (or how do I script) so that the the user can see how many characters they have typed in a particular field before proceeding. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonShadow Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 You must exit the field for a calculation (any calculation) to display its results. If your Users don't understand 'de-selecting' (clicking on blank space on layout - clicking outside the field or tabbing from the field) or entering another field first, you might consider putting a button next to the field with "Display count" which they could click. Of course it would simply contain an Exit Record/Request or Go To Field[] but it would avoid confusion I suppose. I don't believe a plugin would even help you here because even they require an action (tabbing from the field) in which to execute a script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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