In most grids there is an item number column. These item numbers are automatically generated by the program to reduce user entry and maintenance when rows are added, inserted, and deleted. When rows are moved the item number is changed accordingly. When a row is inserted, all item numbers bellow it are incremented. When a row is deleted, all item numbers bellow it are decremented.
The item number values of a grid are calculated to form an ordered sequence from the top row to the bottom row starting at one and increasing by one for each subsequent row.
In some situations it may be necessary to suppress the item number of a row. When this is done the targeted row is removed from the item number sequence as if it did not exist. This has the effect of decrementing the item numbers of the rows below this target row.
To suppress the item number in a row:
1) Activate the target item number field for editing. (You can click on it or tab to it.)
2) Click the Show Field Menu button on the Field Actions toolbar.
3) Select the Suppress Item Number command.
Note: You can also show the Field Menu by right clicking on the target item number field when it is not the active field. When it is the active field you must use the Show Field Menu button.
Alternatively, you can also use the Edit menu’s Suppress Item Number command while the target item number field is active. But this is not as convenient.
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