Add a separator to an items control

Separators are commonly used with items controls, such as menus and menu items, toolbars, and status bars.

Before you begin

Note: You must have added an item control with child items before adding a separator.

Procedure

  1. In the navigator, click Global Displays > Forms.
  2. From the Forms list, select the resource you want to work with.
  3. Click Display Editor > Designer.
  4. Click the Toolbox tab.
  5. Expand the control group you want to work with.
  6. Click and drag the control to the desired position in the Designer.
    Note: To apply the properties of a control to another control, click and drag the control to another control in the document tree. The Applying <control (control name)> to Target dialog box appears where you can select the option you want to use to apply to the control.
  7. Add control items to the control, as required.
  8. Select the control in the designer, and then from the Items Control list, click Separator.
  9. Drag the separator control and drop it on the item control.
  10. Click and drag the resize handles to size and position the separator.
    Tip: You can use the Ctrl + arrow buttons on your keyboard to position the separator more precisely.
  11. Configure the properties, as required.
    Note: To view the full list of properties, select the Advanced check box.
  12. Save the form or user display.
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