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The Validation Message field setting in [[standard fields|standard]] and [[custom fields]] is used to specify the pop-up message that is displayed to [[User|users]] if they input invalid information into a this fieldcontains incorrect or missing data when the record is saved.
The Validation Message is displayed when:
* The field is set as "[[Mandatory]]," but has been left blank by the user and the record is saved.
* The field fails the [[JavaScript Validation|validation condition]] that has been set on the field settings page.
If the Validation Message is left blank: * "[Field Caption] can not be empty." will be displayed in a pop-up when [[mandatory]] fields are left blank by the user.* A blank pop-up message will display if a [[JavaScript Validation|validation condition]] has been entered. <!--For '''Standard Fields''' the Validation Message is displayed when the [[User|user]] has not completed a Mandatory field.
:''The Validation Message on Standard Fields can be up to 255 characters in length.''
For '''Custom Fields''' the Validation Message is displayed when the entry in the field does not comply with the statements entered in the '''JavaScript Validation''' section for the [[Custom Fields|Custom Field]], or if a mandatory field has not been completed.
:''The Validation Message for [[Custom Fields|Custom Fields]] can be any length. It is restricted by the size of the screen however, since pop-up windows do not allow scrolling. Some [[Browser|browsers]] may also limit the number of characters in pop-up windows.-->
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[[Category:Custom Fields]][[Category:Validation]]