This article will explain how to change the Tab Order for a form. This will determine which field next becomes the active field when the person filling out the form uses the Tab key on the keyboard.
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You can set the Tab Order in the Extras menu.
- Click the Extras menu button on the right-side panel and choose the Forms section.
- Click on the 3 dots on the right to open the drop-down menu with the additional settings.
- Select the Show Tab Order option.
- Drag the forms in the list to change the Tab Order.
- You can also select the Order Tabs By Column or Order Tabs By Row options.
- To Hide the Tab Order, open the drop-down menu again and select Hide Tab Order.
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