Specifies how data is entered and displayed in a control. Available at design time and run time.
Syntax
Control.InputMask[ = cMask]
Settings
cMask
The settings for the InputMask property are:
Setting | Description |
X | Any character can be entered. |
9 | Digits and signs, such as a minus ( – ) sign can be entered. |
# | Digits, blanks, and signs can be entered. |
$ | Displays the current currency symbol (specified with SET CURRENCY) in a fixed position. |
$$ | Displays a floating currency symbol that is always adjacent to the digits in the spinner or text box. |
* | Asterisks are displayed to the left of the value. |
. | A period specifies the decimal point position. |
, | Commas can be included to separate digits to the left of the decimal point. |
Remarks
This property is in contrast to the Format property in which a behavior for the entire input field is specified. You can mix several Format codes, but they always affect everything in the input field.