Setting layout preferences

Setting layout preferences

Layout preferences affect the way you work in Layout mode.

To set layout preferences:

1.

Windows: Choose Edit menu > Preferences.

Mac OS: Choose FileMaker Pro menu > Preferences.

2.

In the Preferences dialog box, click the Layout tab, and then set the options you want to use.

To

Do this

In Layout mode, keep the tool that you're using active until you click another tool or press Enter

Select Always lock layout tools.

Add new fields you define to the bottom of the current layout

Select Add newly defined fields to current layout.

Save layout changes without being prompted when exiting Layout mode

Select Save layout changes automatically (do not ask).

3.

Click OK.

Related topics

Selecting and working with objects on a layout

Adding fields to a layout

To	Do this
In Layout mode, keep the tool that you're using active until you click another tool or press Enter	Select Always lock layout tools.
Add new fields you define to the bottom of the current layout	Select Add newly defined fields to current layout.
Save layout changes without being prompted when exiting Layout mode	Select Save layout changes automatically (do not ask).

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