Adobe 62000112DM User Guide - Page 236

ADOBE ACROBAT 3D VERSION 8 229 User Guide Social Security Number For a nine-digit U.S. Social Security Number. Hyphens are inserted automatically after the third and fifth digits. Arbitrary Mask Changes the format category to Custom and makes another text box available, in which you can type a custom format. Use this option to specify which types of characters the user can enter in any given position, and how the data displays in the field. • A Accepts only letters (A-Z, a-z). • X Accepts spaces and most printable characters, including all characters available on a standard keyboard and ANSI characters in the ranges of 32-126 and 128-255. • O The letter "O" accepts alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9). • 9 Accepts only numeric characters (0-9). For example, a mask setting of AAA--p#999 accepts the input BOE--p#767. A mask setting of OOOOO@XXX accepts the input vad12@3Up. Example of an Arbitrary Mask entry Custom Makes additional options available to form designers who want to write their own JavaScripts for formatting and keystrokes. For example, a custom script could define a new currency format or limit the user entry to specific keystroke characters. Custom Format Script Displays any custom scripts you have added for formats. The Edit button opens a dialog box in which you can write and add new scripts. Custom Keystroke Script Displays any custom scripts you have added to validate keystrokes. The Edit button opens a dialog box in which you can write and add new scripts.