How to Introduce and Use Date Fields

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All fields are introduced on the back field.

 

To introduce a date field:

1.Drag the date field icon from the top right corner of the back field to wherever you want the field to be located.
2.The DNE will prompt you to name the field. Type a name and click OK. A date field date field will appear.

 

To move the date field:

•To move the field , click and hold on the field name and drag the field anywhere in the fields area.
•To align the field, rightclick on the field and select the preferred alignment (Top/Bottom/Left/Right).

 

 

date field - calendarDates are set on the front field.

 

To set a date field:

1.Click the downward arrow on the date field to display the calendar. The calendar will appear like the one to the left. By default it will display today's date.
2.The calendar displays one month at a time:
3.Click the date field - calendar - backward year to go to the previous year
4.Click the date field - calendar - forward year to go to the next year
5.Click the date field - calendar - backward month to go to the previous month
6.Click the date field - calendar - forward month to go to the next month
7.Click the appropriate date once the month has been found.
8.(Or:
9.Click date field - calendar - today to select today's date, or
10.Click date field - calendar - none if you are not ready to set a date).
11.Click OK.