Throughout your system there are many Text boxes where data is entered.
As the type of data required varies, so too does the type of text box
Simple
Example of simple text. The total number of characters may be limited and some characters may be blocked
Simple text can be altered in the users tab of setup
Multi Line
As for a simple text box, but not limited to a single line. If the height or width is too big to display, scroll bars will appear automatically
Multi Line text can also be altered in the users tab of setup.
Numeric
Input is restricted to Numeric
A drop down (if enabled) drops down a calculator
Spin buttons (if enabled) move the value up and down
Currency
As for Numeric except that all input is forced into Currency format (as specified in Windows Control panel)
Input is restricted to valid Dates
A drop down opens a Calendar
Spin buttons (if enabled) move the Date up and down one day, month or year depending which has focus in the text box portion