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