
Tips and tricks for the Claris FileMakerPro database product.
#1: Changing Tab Order
Change the order of fields selected when pressing the TAB key in a FileMaker Pro database.
#2: Perform Operation on Many Objects
Drag a rectangle to perform tasks on multiple objects simultaneously in FileMaker Pro.
#3: Jump Back to 100% Zoom
Return to the default zoom level in one click.
#4: Missing Keyboard Shortcuts
Display keyboard shortcuts in FileMaker Pro menus.
#5: Force Fields to Contain Unique Values
Require unique values in a FileMaker Pro database.
#6: Index Fields to Increase Query Performance
Increase the performance of a FileMaker Pro database by indexing fields.
#7: Right Click Shortcuts
Use the right-mouse button in FileMaker Pro to access many functions.
#8: New Records Quickly
Keyboard shortcut to create a new record in a FileMaker Pro database.
#9: Mac-Like Buttons
Use rounded buttons inside FileMaker Pro databases.
#10: Paste in Date and Time
Keyboard shortcuts to paste the date and time into a FileMaker Pro database.
#11: Remember More Recent Files
Configure how many recently-opened databases FileMaker Pro remembers.
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