A formula pop-up completes a programmed task using only formulas. The results display in the pop-up on the page or form.

1. Open the page or form you want to add the pop-up to, or edit a document.

2. Select text or an image to associate with the formula pop-up.

3. Choose Create - Hotspot - Formula Pop-up.

4. On the Info tab of the HotSpot Pop-up Properties box, do one or both of the following:

• Select whether to pop up the formula when the user mouses over or clicks the hotspot.
• Select whether to identify the hotspot with a border and whether to highlight the text.

6. In the Info List, click Objects and select the hotspot you just created.

7. Enter its formula.

8. Save the form or document.

Note Consider using formulas that display information, such as @Time. Also, do not use formulas that take action, such as @OpenView.

Other formula pop-up tasks

Formula pop-up task	Steps to perform
To change properties	Click the hotspot and choose Hotspot - Hotspot Properties.
To delete but keep the associated text	Click the hotspot and choose Hotspot - Remove Hotspot.
To change the formula	Click the Hotspot entry in the Objects list and edit the formula in the script area.

Example
See Also

Adding automation to applications
Using graphics

Glossary