Data-entry controls

The types of data-entry controls that appear on a form vary with the type of data that is captured. The following table describes the types of data-entry controls and how to enter data in each type.

Control type	Example	Mouse or keyboard action
Radio button		Select one.
Checkbox		Select one or more.
Drop-down list		Click the down arrow to display the list. Then select the appropriate list item. Tip: if you know the name of the list item you want, click the mouse pointer in the box and type the first letter of the item. If more than one list item begins with the letter, type the letter again until the item you want appears.
Text box		Click the text box, then type the data.
Date time control	or Expanded calendar	A date time control can include some or all of the following parts: month, day, year, hour, minute, and second. Click the calendar icon to expand the calendar. The date you select in the expanded calendar appears in the drop-down lists. To insert the current date and time, click Today. To insert a different date, choose the month and year by using the drop-down lists. Then click the date. The time field remains blank. You can also use the drop-down lists to select or change the month, day, year, hour, minute, and second. Your trial might be designed to show time parts as text boxes. In this case, enter the numerical values in each box. Always enter time using a 24-hour clock.

Note: Some data items require you to use more than one type of control to complete the item. For example, if a checkbox is accompanied by a text box, select the checkbox, then type text in the text box. The following figure illustrates this type of compound control.