Editing objects, layout parts, and the layout background > Controlling data input behavior of fields > Allowing or preventing entry into fields
 
Allowing or preventing entry into fields
1. In Layout mode, select one or more fields.
2. Click Inspector Inspector button in the layout bar, then click the Data Data tab.
3. In the Behavior area, for Field entry, select options.
Notes
Preventing entry into a field only affects the field object on that layout. To always restrict access to a field on any layout of the database, define a privilege set to permit “view only” field access for that field. See Protecting databases.
When you prevent entry into a field in Browse mode, it’s no longer possible to copy data in that field to the Clipboard. If you want to prevent a field from being changed and still permit Clipboard copying, define the field to enter an auto-entered value and select Prohibit modification of value. See Defining automatic data entry.