Newton 2.x Q&A: Tabs Do Not Work With ProtoTextList

Tabs Do Not Work With ProtoTextList

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Tabs Do Not Work With ProtoTextList (5/8/96)

Q: I tried to use tabs to get columns in a protoTextList but they do not appear. How do I get columns?

A: The text view in protoTextList is based on a simple text view which does not support tabs. If you want scrolling selectable columns you can use shapes to represent the rows. If you need finer control, use the LayoutTable view method.