If set to YES, the masked property displays asterisks on the screen in place of the characters the user enters. Use this property when entering passwords. NO is the default.
| Data item | VGUI record | Console UI | Text Form Java™ | Text Form COBOL | Print Form Java | Print Form COBOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes* | Yes | Yes* |
* The following additional compatibility considerations apply:
| Platform | Issue |
|---|---|
| COBOL generation | Blanks are used instead of asterisks to replace user input or when printing the contents of the field. |