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Create a hint for a text field

Because there are so many different kinds of formats for text fields, it is helpful to give your users a hint as to what format they need to enter. For example, a text field set with the Phone Number validation type will only accept phone numbers in the form (000) 000-0000. You can enter these sample numbers as a hint so that the text field displays the correct format when the user loads the page in a browser.

  1. Select a Validation Text Field widget in the Document window.
  2. In the Property inspector (Window > Properties), enter a hint in the Hint text box.