DBCS-graphic text fields cannot be joined with Single Byte Character Set (SBCS) or mixed text fields because of the need for shift-in and shift-out control characters.
Response: Before joining selected fields, convert them all to DBCS-graphic, or to non-graphic, by selecting Properties from their pop-up menus, or by double clicking on the fields.
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