FileMaker Pro 4.1 Mac User's Guide

2-4 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
Field names and definitions
Type a name for a new field
Select a field type
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4. Define options for the field.
If the field type is Do this
Text, number, date,
time, or container
In the field definitions list, double-click the field name (or select
the field, and then click Options), and then set entry options for
the field. See “Choosing data entry options” on page 2-6.
Calculation In the Specify Calculation dialog box, define a formula for the
field. See “Understanding formulas” on page 2-13.
Summary In the Options for Summary Field dialog box, select summary
options. See “Defining summary fields” on page 2-23.
Global In the Global Field Options dialog box, select global options.
See “Defining global fields” on page 2-9.
5. Define the fields you want for the file, and then click Done.
When the file is new, you see the fields in Browse mode. Otherwise, you
return to where you were before you defined fields.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E adding new fields
Choose the
way fields are
listed in the
dialog box
After you
type a field
name and
select a field
type, click
Create