Errors Tab

Use the options on the Errors tab to set preferences for the display of error messages.

personal options errors tab, explained below

The current font for messages is shown in each font message box. To open the Windows Font dialog to modify font attributes, click the appropriate command button.

Font for Informational Messages

Informational messages are not critical; for example, messages that ask whether information should be saved when a dialog is closed are informational.

Info Text
Select font characteristics for the informational message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Black.
Info Field
Select font characteristics for the data referenced in an informational message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Maroon.

Font for Warning Messages

Warning messages indicate serious, but not critical conditions. A warning message does not interrupt an action, but may indicate that you should reevaluate the current action.

Warning Text
Select font characteristics for the warning message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Maroon.
Warning Field
Select font characteristics for the data referenced in a warning message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Maroon.

Font for Error Messages

Error messages indicate critical conditions and interrupt the current action. A problem presented in an error message must be addressed before the attempted action can proceed. Error messages may be displayed in pop-up dialogs, but are usually displayed in the message bar at the bottom of the dialog.

Error Text
Select font characteristics for the error message text. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Navy.
Error Field
Select font characteristics for the data referenced in an error message. The default is System, 10 point, Bold, Underline, Navy.

Display Lines

The maximum number of lines (3 to 9) to display in the message bar for any type of message.

Hide message bar when empty

Select to hide the message bar when no messages are displayed. If you clear the check box, the message bar remains at the bottom of each editor or dialog at all times.