Controls
Overview
The controls in the Compose task panel are divided into two groups: Basic Controls and Advanced Controls. Following is a list and description of the controls available in each group. For information about adding controls to a view element, see Adding Controls.
Basic Controls
Control |
Icon |
Description |
Input Field |
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A single-line text box that supports all data types |
Checkbox |
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A dual-state selection control used for setting or clearing Boolean (yes/no) fields |
Dropdown List |
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A list showing the possible values that can be selected and also the currently-selected value |
Button |
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A control used to trigger actions when it is clicked with the mouse or activated using the keyboard |
Hyperlink |
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An unbound control used to display a hyperlink that triggers a specific action when clicked |
Date Picker |
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A date selection control that allows the user to select a date using a dropdown calendar |
Progress Bar |
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A read-only control for displaying numeric values using a bar that is filled to display the current value relative to the total size of the bar |
Plain Text |
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A control used to display a text message with uniform formatting |
Text Editor |
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A multi-line text editing control with support for line breaks, word wrapping and scrolling |
Melting Group |
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A control that can be used to group other controls, enabling more layout flexibility. More information: Adding Controls in a Melting Group. |
Advanced Controls
Control |
Icon |
Description |
Combo Box |
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A combination dropdown list and input field, enabling the user to choose an option from a dropdown list or else enter values not available in the list |
Radio Group |
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A selection control consisting of radio buttons, one for each value that a user can select. Only one radio button can be selected at any time |
Toggle Button |
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A dual-state selection control used to set or clear Boolean fields using a button |
Calendar |
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A date selection control that allows the user to select a date or a range of dates using a navigable monthly calendar |
Horizontal Separator |
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A horizontal line that visually groups items or separates content areas |
Vertical Separator |
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A vertical line that visually groups items or separates content areas |
Image |
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A control used to display an image by specifying its URL. |