Entering Data

You will enter data using several types of fields:

·       Text fields have no arrow; you can enter whatever you want in these fields.

·       Drop-down lists have an arrow at the right side. Click the arrow to select one of a defined list of choices.

·       Radio buttons are a group of choices; you must pick one. Click on a radio button to select it. To change your selection, click on a different radio button in the same group of choices.

·       Check boxes are another group of choices, but you can pick as many as you want (or none). Click on a check box to "select" it; click on it again to "clear" it.

Note: Sometimes you will see a Modify List link next to a drop-down list or group of radio buttons or check boxes. This allows you to control what the available choices are. For more information, see Modifying Lists.

Adding vs. editing vs. deleting information

For the most part, the procedures in this help file describe how to add information.

To edit information, you open the existing record, make your changes, and click Save.

Each record can also be deleted by clicking a Delete button or link. All deletions are confirmed with a pop-up message.  Nothing is deleted until you click Yes to confirm the deletion. Individual delete functions are not discussed in this help file unless deleting information has implications elsewhere.

Some information can be restored if you delete it in error; for more information, see Using the Recycle Bin.