When using Textpad for data entry (not in block select mode), I enter a string of numbers for each survey. One survey had no response for the first field, so I entered a space, then finished the line.
When I hit hard return, I was not returned to column 1, but rather to column 2.
Obviously, I want to return to column 1 for the next survey, since that survey did have a response for the first question.
If I entered more leading blanks, when hard returning, it always lines up with the first number I entered, not column 1.
Why? This seems illogical, so I must have some setting wrong.
I could find no help on this topic (either the help file or FAQ), but maybe I don't know the correct key word.
Automatic indenting type behavior issue
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Yes, it is a necessary function. If the first response on a survey was left blank, then I leave that position blank in the data file.
I have a set of surveys coming next week, but they made a mistake and there are two versions of the survey. One version will have entries for columns 1-88, but the other version starts in column 10 and goes to 88.
If I don't pre-sort the surveys, then every time I enter the short version I will have to press tab (set to 9 spaces), but then the next line is a complete survey that starts in column 1. Now I have to press backspace 9 times!
The tabs example above is just like my first example with a blank in column 1. I have trouble understanding why this would be the default in the program. It is illogical, Bones.
I have a set of surveys coming next week, but they made a mistake and there are two versions of the survey. One version will have entries for columns 1-88, but the other version starts in column 10 and goes to 88.
If I don't pre-sort the surveys, then every time I enter the short version I will have to press tab (set to 9 spaces), but then the next line is a complete survey that starts in column 1. Now I have to press backspace 9 times!
The tabs example above is just like my first example with a blank in column 1. I have trouble understanding why this would be the default in the program. It is illogical, Bones.
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