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:

1. Follow the general steps described in Inserting a Component.
2. Select Cat. (Text Area) from the Component drop-down list.

   Note:

   Only text type categories appear in the Name pop-up list.

3. 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.
4. Double-click the Height cell and adjust the displayed height for the field accordingly.