Watermark in Text Field?

[Stefan Djurcic]

Is this possible? Just like the javascript version we see on the net when filling out a registration form.

So for instance a text field for inputting your first name would say "Enter First Name" in light grey, and when you click in the text box the watermark message disappears so you can start typing your name. Can you make this in Filemaker some how?

[brian rich]

Using a block of text on the layout, set up the text message that you want to appear 'in' the field when it is empty. Place this in front of the field. Now apply conditional formatting to the text message

not isempty(myField)

and set the size of the text to 500 px if this condition is true.

As soon as you place the cursor in the field, the message disappears and will remain hidden as long as the field has something in it

HTH

Brian

[Stefan Djurcic]

thanks! worked!