Modify a Tab Sequence

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You can modify the tab stops and the sequence in which to tab or return through the stops. You can also change tab sequences to speed data entry by matching the order of entry to that of the originating documents.

Note  Tab sequences for some controls are modified during program execution based on system options or as other controls on the panel are accessed. Customizer cannot indicate which controls can have their tab sequencing changed under program control. Changes made to tab settings can be overridden.

 

Use one of the following methods to modify a tab sequence:

 

To add a tab stop

  1. Select Custom Office Main menu > Customizer Selection.

  2. Select the module panel to modify tab sequences for. For more information, see Select a Panel.

  3. On the Customizer Toolbar, click the Tab Definitions button.

  4. In the Tab Definition window, in the Tab Sequence field, select the control above or below where the new control will appear. For more information, see Tab Definition - Fields.

  5. In the Available Controls field, select the control to add to the tab sequence and click Insert Tab or Append Tab to move the selected available control to the position immediately above or below the current control, respectively, in the Tab Sequence list. You can also use the mouse to drag and drop controls between the Tab Sequence list and the Available Controls list.

Note  Do not change the tab sequence for the primary key fields for a panel (for example, Vendor No. in Vendor Maintenance). The tab sequence for these controls is under program control and should not be customized.

Warning  If the ML_NEW_RECORD tab stop appears, do not remove it; always leave this tab stop at the bottom of the tab sequence.

  1. Use one of the following methods to save your changes and exit the Tab Definition window:

  2. To save the current tab settings and view the panel in Preview mode, click Preview. A number appears in a red rectangle indicating the tab sequence. Close the dialog box and save your changes when prompted.

  3. To save the current tab settings without previewing them, click OK.

The control is added to the tab sequence.

 

To move a tab stop

  1. Select Custom Office Main menu > Customizer Selection.

  2. Select the module panel to modify tab sequences for. For more information, see Select a Panel.

  3. On the Customizer Toolbar, click the Tab Definitions button.

  4. In the Tab Definition window, in the Tab Sequence field, select the control (line item). Click Move Up or Move Down to change the tab sequence of the current control. For more information, see Tab Definition - Fields.

  5. Click OK.

The tab sequence is updated.

 

To remove a tab stop

  1. Select Custom Office Main menu > Customizer Selection.

  2. Select the module panel to modify tab sequences for. For more information, see Select a Panel.

  3. On the Customizer Toolbar, click the Tab Definitions button.

  4. In the Tab Definition window, in the Tab Sequence field, select the control (line item). Use one of the following methods to remove a tab stop:

  5. Click Remove Tab to transfer a tab control to the Available Controls list.

  6. Click Remove All to transfer all tab controls to the Available Controls list.

You can also drag and drop controls between the Tab Sequence list and the Available Controls list. For more information, see Tab Definition - Fields.

Note  Do not skip fields that are necessary for a program to run properly. Do not change the tab sequence for the primary key fields for a panel (for example, Vendor No. in Vendor Maintenance). The tab sequence for these controls is under program control and should not be customized.

Warning  If the ML_NEW_RECORD tab stop appears, do not remove it; always leave this tab stop at the bottom of the tab sequence.

  1. Click OK.

The control is removed from the tab sequence.