.ATTRCHAR

The .ATTRCHAR control variable can be set in the )INIT, )REINIT, or )PROC section to override attributes for all fields related to an existing attribute character.


                        .-,--------------.      
                        V                |      
>>-.ATTRCHAR(<char)=--'---keyword(value)-+--'------------------><

where:

char

Can be:

One of the special characters, one-digit character, or two-digit hexadecimal codes used to denote attribute characters within the panel.
The name of a dialog variable, the value of which must contain an attribute character, two-digit hexadecimal code, or a blank.

char follows the rules for literals. That is, it must be enclosed in single quotes if it contains any of the special characters listed in Using variables and literal expressions in text fields.

keyword (value)

A legitimate attribute keyword and value for that attribute.

When a field attribute is overridden in the )INIT section of a panel, the override remains in effect if the panel is redisplayed unless the attribute is again overridden by another statement in the )REINIT section. However, an attribute override in the )PROC or )REINIT section of the panel remains in effect only for a single redisplay of that panel, should a redisplay occur.

See Relationship to Control variables .ATTR and .ATTRCHAR for a description of appropriate and inappropriate override conditions for CUA and basic panel-element attributes.