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Change List Filter Field Properties

You can change a number of display options for each field that appears on the list page from which you started. Use the List Filter Field page to a change list filter field’s properties.

To change field display properties

1. From a list page you want to change fields display properties, select Configure from the Actions menu.

   The Configure: List Column Layout page appears.

2. Select Fields under List Filter Section on the content menu.

   The Configure: List Filter Fields page appears.

3. Click the Properties icon next to the field’s name you want to change.

   The List Filter Field page for that field appears.

4. Change the following fields as needed:

   Filter Label

   Defines the name of the filter label as needed. Click the Translate icon to display the label in a different language.

   Display Type

   Indicates if the field will display with a drop-down menu from which users select a menu option, or a check box.

   Default

   Indicates if default fields are available on the filter, but can hidden.

   Required in Filter

   Indicates if this field is required.

   Hidden in Filter

   Indicates if this field is not visible in the filter.

   Read-Only in Filter

   Indicates if this field is a read-only in the filter.

   Hint

   Defines a short instructional or informational sentence for this field. This text will appear below the field name in the filter. Click the Translate icon if you want the hint to appear in a different language.

   Tooltip

   Defines a short tip for this field. Click the Translate icon if you want the hint to appear in a different language.

5. Click Submit.