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The Validation Message field can be setting in [[standard fields|standard]] and [[custom fields]] is used to specify the pop-up message that is displayed to [[User|users ]] if this field contains incorrect or missing data when inputting invalid information into a fieldthe record is saved.
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.--> [[Image:ValidationMessage.png|link=]] ==See Also==* [[JavaScript Validation]]* [[Server-Side Validation]]* [[The Musings of Chin - Best Practice: Correct Data Formats]] [[Category:Custom Fields]][[Category:Validation]]