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InputMask Property

Specifies how data is entered and displayed in a control. Available at design time and run time.

Control.InputMask[ = cMask]

Property Values

  • cMask
    The settings for the InputMask property are:
    Setting Description
    ! Converts lowercase letters to uppercase letters.
    # Digits, blanks, and signs.
    $ The current currency symbol (specified with SET CURRENCY) in a fixed position.
    $$ Floating currency symbol that is always adjacent to the digits in the spinner or text box.
    , Current Digit grouping symbol setting of the Windows Regional Options Control panel.
    . Current SET POINT character (Default = period (.)).
    9 Digits and signs, such as a minus ( – ) sign can be entered.
    A Alphabetic characters only.
    L Logical data only.
    N Letters and digits only.
    X Any character can be entered.
    Y Y, y, N, and n for the logical values true (.T.) and false (.F.), respectively.

Remarks

This property is in contrast to the Format property in which a behavior for the entire input field is specified. You can mix several Format codes, but they always affect everything in the input field.

See Also

DynamicInputMask Property | Format Property

Applies To: Column | ComboBox | Spinner | TextBox