Insert Column Dialog Box
Use this dialog box to insert a column and define the column's attributes.
Each file type has its own set of fields that are available to be added. For example, if you want to insert a column in a project, only project-related fields are available to be added.
Contents
Field | Description |
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Field Name |
Select the field that contains the information to display in the column. Note: You cannot use the Edit Column dialog box to modify the field name.
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Title |
Enter the name for the column that will appear in the grid. |
Wrap Text
Field | Description |
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In cells |
Select this option to wrap text within the cells of the column. You must select this option if you want to display multiple lines within a cell. |
In Column Heading |
Select this option to wrap text in the column headings. |
Width
Field | Description |
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Best Fit | Select this option to automatically resize the column width to allow just enough space for the longer of either the column heading or the contents of the longest row in the column. |
Specific | Select this option and specify the maximum number of characters allowed in the column. |
Formatting
Field | Description |
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Formatting |
The Formatting options control how date, duration, or numeric data in the column is displayed. If you change the formatting of a column that already contains data, Cobra displays the data in the new format. The available formatting options depend on the type of field:
Note: In the Edit Column dialog box, you can modify the format only of numeric data.
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Decimals |
Where appropriate, you can use the Decimals field to indicate a level of precision for the display of data. |
- Related Topics:
- Location