1)Select a location in the form to insert a text field or multi-line text field, and select Insert > HTML > HTML Form > Text Field. You can also select Insert > HTML > HTML Form > Multi-Line Text Field.
2)For a text field, double-click the element to open the Text Field dialog box, specify the following properties, and click OK.
Control Type
Indicates the type of field.
Control Identifier
Indicates the name to associate with the field. Not displayed on the form. The CGI program uses it to identify the form element. To include a label next to the text field, type the text in the Design Editor.
Initial Text
Displays text when the form opens. (If you select Password under Control Type, all characters in this field appear as asterisks.)
Preferred Width
Sets the width of the field.
Length Limit
Sets the maximum number of characters that users can enter.
3)For multi-line text fields, double-click the element to open the Multi-Line Text Field dialog box, specify the following properties, and click OK.
Control Identifier
Name for the field. Not displayed on the form, but used to identify the form element. To include a label next to the text field, enter text in the Design Editor.
Rows
Number of rows in the field.
Columns
Number of columns in the field.
Initial Text
Text that appears when the form opens.