Data Entry Basics

Fields, Buttons and Links

Text entry fields

Text fields allow you to type in information.

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Drop-down lists

Drop-down boxes allow you to select from a longer list of choices than typically shown with radio buttons or check boxes. Click the down arrow on the right side of the drop-down box. Scoll until your choice is highlighted. Click to select it.

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Checkboxes

Check boxes allow you to select one or more choices. Click in the box beside each of your choices.

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Radio buttons

Radio buttons allow you to select one of a number of choices. Click in the circle (radio button) of your choice. Only one selection can be made.

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Buttons

Buttons allow you to take action (search, save, cancel, print, submit), or to navigate (continue, select a specific page).

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Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks (usually underlined text, often blue) allow you to navigate to another page or to another location in the same page.

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Selecting Display Dates on the Calendar

Dates can be input or selected from a popup calendar. Entry fields for dates are typically shown followed by the calendar icon and the required date format in parentheses.

To use the calendar:

1. Click the calendar icon . The calendar dialog will appear.  Three regions on the calendar allow you to locate the day desired.

• Choose the month and year from the drop-down lists at the top

• Choose the month and year with the < > arrows on either side of the small calendar heading

• Choose one of the date preselects: Today, 1 day earlier, 1 week earlier, or 2 weeks earlier

1. Click the specific date to select it. The dialog will close and the date will be entered in the date field in the proper format.

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