A field with the enumerated data type allows you to choose from a list of values that have been chosen by you.
The available formatting properties on the General page are:
Initial Value (enter a default value that will automatically appear in this field every time a new record is created, unless you overwrite it with another value from the enumerated list - Initial value)
Caption (enter a caption to replace the field name above the column in Table View - see Captions)
Validation Rule (set a rule to validate possible data entries - see Validation rule)
Validation Text (write a display message for cases of invalid data - see Validation text)
Required (when checked a value is required in field - see Required property)
Index (choose from Primary Key, Indexed, No Index & Indexed (Unique) - see Indexes and primary keys)
You can enter your values for the enumerated list on the Format page:
In the Values box type the entries one per line (e.g. Brown, Blue, Red), using Ctrl-Enter to go to the next line in each case.
See Adding enumerated field types for more information on enumerated fields and an example.