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Memo (Control)

The Memo is a text editor that allows you to write text in a form. In addition, you can use the text editor to format text and insert images.

Click Memo on the left side of the toolbar and drag the control into the form. Once the control is placed, the properties open on the right.

Properties

Frequently used

This category displays frequently used controls, properties, and options for each control. You cannot edit the category.

General

Content	Use the […] button to select a source property.
Enabled	This determines whether the memo can be edited or is only visible. The option is selected by default. If the memo is deactivated, it will be grayed out.
Maximum Length (version 7.4 and higher)	Use this to define the maximum character length for the text. By default, no limit is set (value = 0). Enter a value. As soon as the length is exceeded in the form, the text field is marked with a red frame and a yellow triangle. A click on the triangle shows via a tooltip how many characters may be used. The length limit can be removed with the value 0.
Read only	Select the option if you do not want the content to be changed. It is possible to copy the contents from the field.

Label

Labelling can be placed right, left, bottom or top the Memo. It is shown on theleftby default. It is also possible to show multiple labels. Click on the arrow behind an orientation to get more properties for the label.

Links

Alignment (horizontal)	Determines the text alignment within the control. The text can be left, right oder centered.
Alignment (vertical)	Determines the text alignment within the control. The text can be top, bottom, or centered.
Label	Here you enter a label that is displayed as a name in the form. The label can be created in two languages. You can also specify whether the label is displayed in bold, italic, or bold and italic.
Bold/Italic	The text can be formatted here.
Visibility	Use the drop down menu to select whether the label should be Visible, Hidden or Collapsed.
Visible	The entered label will be shown.
Hidden	The entered label will not be shown. The space that was taken by the label remains visible.
Collapsed	The entered label will not be shown. The space that was taken by the label is hidden.

Layout

Alignment

Confirm here if the Memo should be placed vertically or horizontally inside the container (blue frame).

Horizontal
Left	The Memo will be placed on the left.
Right	The Memo will be placed on the right.
Center	The Memo will be centered.
Fill	The Memo will take up all the available space.
Vertical	To turn the configuration to a vertical orientation, Cell/vertical has to be set onfilled. If automatic is set, then a vertical orientation will not be shown.
Top	The Memo will be placed under the previous element.
Bottom	The Memo will be placed at the bottom.
Center	The Memo will be centered.
Fill	The Memo takes the maximum available space.

Size

Calculation Using the dropdown menu, select whether the values entered – which are entered under Width and Height – refer exclusively to the control or whether the label should be included in the calculation.

Height/ Width Here you can enter values for height and width in px. If the fields remain empty, the width and height are calculated automatically. The width is calculated from the actual available space.

Cell

Enter here how much space the Memo should take up vertically and horizontally.

Auto	The Memo takes the minimum available space.
Fill	The Memo takes the maximum available space.

Display

Visible Use the checkbox to confirm whether the Memo should be shown or hidden in the form. The space that the Memo takes remains visible.