Errors Tab
Use the Errors tab to assign default font information for messages.
The default fonts for message text and data fields are shown in each of the font message boxes. To open the Windows Font dialog to select font attributes, click the command buttons for text or fields. To modify the font for text messages, click Text. To modify the font for data fields noted in message text, click Field.
Font for Informational Messages
Informational messages are not critical; for example, messages that ask whether information should be saved when a dialog is closed.
- Info Text
- Specify font characteristics for the informational message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Black.
- Info Field
- Specify font characteristics for the data referenced in an informational message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Black.
Font for Warning Messages
Warning messages indicate serious, but not critical conditions. A warning message does not interrupt an action, but may indicate that you should reevaluate the current action.
- Warning Text
- Specify font characteristics for the warning message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Navy.
- Warning Field
- Specify font characteristics for the data referenced in a warning message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Navy.
Font for Error Messages
Error messages indicate critical conditions and interrupt the current action. A problem presented in an error message must be addressed before the attempted action can proceed. Error messages can appear in pop-up dialogs, but usually display in the message bar at the bottom of a dialog.
- Error Text
- Specify font characteristics for the error message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Maroon.
- Error Field
- Specify font characteristics for the data referenced in an error message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Maroon.
Display Lines
Specify the maximum number of lines (3 to 9) to display in the message bar for any type of message.
Hide message bar when empty
Select this check box to hide the message bar when no informational, warning, or error messages are displayed. If you clear this check box, the message bar appears at the bottom of each editor or dialog even when empty.