Appendix A: Text Formatting
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Text Area Input Masking may be used to limit the allowed/correct characters that are entered into a text area. For
example, in working with a zip code, a user could limit the entry to a max length of only 5 characters; with input
masking, this limit could be changed to 5 mandatory numerical digits and 4 optional numerical digits. A possible use for
this feature is to enter information into form fields. The purpose of this feature is to:
With this feature, it is not necessary to:
Input mask character types
These character types define what information is allowed to be entered in any specific instance. The following table lists
what characters in an input mask will define what characters are allowed in any given position.
Refer to the following SEND_COMMANDs for more detailed information:
• Force the use of correct type of characters (i.e. numbers vs. characters)
• Limit the number of characters in a text area
• Suggest proper format with fixed characters
• Right to Left
• Required or Optional
• Change/Force a Case
• Create multiple logical fields
• Specify range of characters/number for each field
• Limit the user to a choice of selections
• Handle complex input tasks such as names, days of the week, or month by name
• Perform complex validation such as Subnet Mask validation
Character Types
Character Masking Rule
0 Digit (0 to 9, entry required, plus [+] and minus [-] signs not allowed)
9 Digit or space (entry not required, plus and minus signs not allowed)
# Digit or space (entry not required; plus and minus signs allowed)
L Letter (A to Z, entry required)
? Letter (A to Z, entry optional)
A Letter or digit (entry required)
a Letter or digit (entry optional)
& Any character or a space (entry required)
C Any character or a space (entry optional)
The number of the above characters used determines the length of the input masking
box. Example: 0000 requires an entry, requires digits to be used, and allows only 4
characters to be entered/used.
•^BIM - Sets the input mask for the specified addresses. (see the ^BIM section on
page 111).
•^BMF subcommand %MK - sets the input mask of a text area (see the
^BMF section on page 113).