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Hint (Item) Property

Description

Specifies item-specific help text that can be displayed on the message line of the root window at runtime. Hint text is available when the input focus is in the item.

Applies to all items except chart items, display items, and custom items

Set Oracle Forms

Refer to Built-in

GET_ITEM_PROPERTY (HINT_TEXT)

Default

"Enter value for: <item name>"

For an item that was created by using the Data Block Wizard

NULL

For all other items

Required/Optional optional

Usage Notes

Leave the Hint property NULL if you do not want the item to have hint text.


Display Hint Automatically property

About item hint text