Control types

When you create formula and database fields in Write, Spreadsheet and Database, you can also decide how you want the fields to be editable. This is done through the control type that you set for the field. There are six standard control types:

These can be used with formula and database fields in all the applications.

After you have set the control type for your field, and hence how the field will be editable, you can, if you want, set options for how the field will operate. There are four choices: