A Category (Text Area) component is used to display and update text categories when longer textual entries are expected. A Category (Text Area) component is a text box where long texts can be read, copied from or pasted.
Note: For text categories that contain a short string, such as a serial number or a name, use the regular category fields (see previous topics). For text categories consisting of a single paragraph or more, it is preferable to use the Category (Text Area) component (as described in this topic).
To insert a Category (Text Area) field:
- Follow the general steps described in Inserting a Component.
- Select Cat. (Text Area) from the Component drop-down list.
Note: Only text type categories appear in the Name pop-up list.
- In the Description of field, enter a description of the Category (Text Area) component being added. This will display as a tooltip when you hover over it on a form or a dashboard.
- Double-click the Height cell and adjust the displayed height for the field accordingly.