Edit a Formatted Record

A formatted record is a record that belongs to a data file that has a structure file applied to it, and therefore is being displayed using a layout.
Note: When editing files that have record layouts applied, take care that you enter the correct type of data. Invalid data will be formatted to match the data type of the field.
  1. In the Micro Focus Data File Tools window, ensure you have a formatted data file open. If you are in Shared mode, click GUID-61340385-935F-4BDE-ACB8-D6079E7E2387-low.png (Switch to Exclusive Mode).
  2. In the left-hand pane, select the required record to edit.
  3. In the right-hand pane, select the field to edit, then click GUID-F273B4D8-D294-4684-AE52-E51B08B951FC-low.png (Edit Record).

    The field becomes editable.

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  4. Edit the text in the field, then click GUID-414CC8A1-5ACA-4125-BE2B-4E0D668B7A2A-low.png (Save Record).
  5. Click Yes to confirm.

    The record is updated, and the data file is saved automatically.

Parent topic: Editing Data Files
Related information
Working with Data Sets in Enterprise Server
Insert a Record
Edit an Unformatted Record
Layout and Field Validation
Edit a Record Using Hexadecimal Values
Delete a record