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.