Character Format

Displays a valid display format for the selected field.

Width

Displays the character width for the selected field. You can change the value by entering a different width value.

Allow Any Character

Select to allow any character in the string format. (including special characters.)

Allow Letters and Numbers Only

Select to allow only numbers and letters in the string format.

Allow Letters Only

Select to allow only letters in the string format.

Allow Letters and Convert to Caps

Select to allow only letters and display them in uppercase in the string format.

Allow Numbers Only

Select to allow only numbers in the string format.

Standard

Select to format the selected field to the default ABL format for strings, X(8).