protect

Specifies whether the user can access the field. Valid values are as follows:

no (the default for variable fields)
Sets the field so that the user can overwrite the value in it.
skip (the default for constant fields)
Sets the field so that the user cannot overwrite the value in it. In addition, the cursor skips the field in either of these cases:
  • The user is working on the previous field in the tab order and either presses Tab or fills that previous field with content; or
  • The user is working on the next field in the tab order and presses Shift Tab.
yes
Sets the field so that the user cannot overwrite the value in it.

Related concepts
Overview of EGL properties

Related reference
Form part in EGL source format

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