Try this:
- Create a text field; select the field and on the object palette, select the accessibility tab. In the tool tip, write your instructional text.
- Now we need to write some code. In the script window, using javascript, place the following code in the field's initialize event:
this.execEvent("exit");
this.format.picture.value = "null{'" + this.assist.toolTip.value + "'}";`
- Next, place this code in the field's enter event:
this.fontColor = "0,0,0";
this.font.posture = "normal";
Finally, place this code in the field's exit event:
if (this.isNull){
this.fontColor = "153,153,153";
this.font.posture = "italic";
this.caption.font.fill.color.value = "0,0,0";
this.caption.font.posture = "normal";
}
Now, preview your form. The instructional text should be in a grey color in italicized font. When your user types in the field, the instructional text will disappear.