Using Numeric / Currency Fields

Numeric (or 'amount') fields can also be edited in the same manner as ordinary text fields, although unlike text fields, many have some form of formatting automatically applied. For example, a tax or currency amount will usually be expressed to two decimal places, so if you type "100", it will display as "10.00".

When a numeric field is active, arrows will appear next to it. You can use the arrows (or the up/down keys on the keyboard) to increase or decrease the amount by one whole unit with each click on the arrow. So for example, if a tax field displays "10.00", then clicking the Up arrow will change the amount to "11.00" and the Down arrow will change it from "10.00" to "9.00".

Limitations

Furthermore, only numbers, decimal points and the dash or minus symbol ‘–’ are allowed to be entered.

Currency symbol is automatically implied

The currency symbol is not required; this is configured at installation, and set within EXACT for display and for reports.

To quickly change the numeric value click the ARROWS as follows