Formatting Placeholder Text

[Jarvis]

Is it possible to change the color or other attributes of placeholder text?

I like this functionality a lot but think it would be more compelling if the text was red rather than the default grey.

Is this possible?

[LaRetta]

There sure is but you must do it within the calculation dialog, similar to:

TextColor ( "First Name" ; RGB ( 138 ; 0 ; 2 ) )

Bold is handled at the layout level, as is size but you can also include them if, for example, you are using a Case() test to apply different formats depending upon certain conditions.

Edited July 4, 2015 by LaRetta

[Wim Decorte]

When you have the field selected, take a look at the Inspector, on the "Appearance" tab, in the states dropdown there is now a new entry for "placeholder text" where you can set the color and other attributes...

[LaRetta]

How could I have missed that?  Thank you, Wim!

[Jarvis]

Thanks Guys!  You saved me a lot of searching!

 

PS:  Wim:  I've been watching a lot of your "Unboxing Filemaker" videos at the SOLIANT TV station on youtube.

Great stuff!

[Wim Decorte]

Thanks, Jarvis!