Errors tab

Use the options on the Errors tab to set preferences for the display of error messages.

Example of the Errors tab on the Personal Options dialog, described as follows.

The current font for messages is shown in each font message box. To open the Windows Font dialog to modify font attributes, click the appropriate command button.

Font for Informational Messages

Informational messages identify situations that are not critical.

Info Text
Select font characteristics for the informational message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Black.
Info Field
Select font characteristics for the data that is referenced in an informational message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Maroon.

Font for Warning Messages

Warning messages identify serious but not critical conditions that might require further investigation by the user.

Warning Text
Select font characteristics for the warning message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Maroon.
Warning Field
Select font characteristics for the data that is referenced in a warning message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Maroon.

Font for Error Messages

Error messages indicate critical conditions and interrupt the current action. A problem that is presented in an error message must be addressed before the attempted action can proceed. Error messages are typically displayed in the message bar at the bottom of the dialog, although they are sometimes displayed in pop-up dialogs.

Error Text
Select font characteristics for the error message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Navy.
Error Field
Select font characteristics for the data that is referenced in an error message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Navy.

Display Lines

The maximum number of lines (3 - 9) to display in the message bar for any type of message.

Hide message bar when empty

Select to hide the message bar when no messages are displayed. If you clear the check box, the message bar remains at the bottom of each editor or dialog.



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