Tutorial

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4 FileMaker Pro Tutorial
Lesson 4
Creating a database and entering records
Create a simple database 29
About fields 29
Create a database 29
Enter data into the database 31
Create the first record 31
Create another record 31
Copy data with drag and drop 31
Modify data in a record 32
Enter data in Form View 32
Delete a record 32
Insert a file in a container field 33
For more information 33
Lesson 5
Customizing what you see
About layouts and tables 35
About customizing layouts 35
Resize, move, and add a field 35
Select and resize a field 35
Move a field 36
Add a field 38
Add a tab panel 39
Display a number as currency 40
Add color to a tab panel 41
Change text size and color 41
Add a graphic to the layout 42
For more information 42
Lesson 6
Creating lists, mailing labels, and form letters
Create a columnar list 43
Create mailing labels 44
About labels layouts 44
Create a labels layout 44
Create a form letter 46
About form letter layouts 46
Create a one-page blank layout 46
Customize the letter with the company name 48
Add the closing 48
For more information 49