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Inserting ColdFusion text fields

You can visually insert a ColdFusion text field or password field into your form and then set 
its properties. 

This Dreamweaver enhancement is only available if you have access to a computer running 
ColdFusion MX 7 or later. For more information, see 

To visually insert a ColdFusion text field:

1.

In Design view, place the insertion point inside the form outline. 

2.

In the CFForm category of the Insert bar, click the CF Text Field icon. 

A text field appears in the form.

3.

In the Property inspector, set the text field properties. 

For more information, click the Help icon in the Property inspector.

4.

To label the text field on the page, click beside it and enter text for the label.

To visually insert a password field: 

1.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 in the previous procedure for inserting a text field.

2.

Select the inserted text field to display its Property inspector.

3.

Select the value Password from the Text Mode pop-up menu in the Property inspector.

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Inserting ColdFusion hidden fields

You can visually insert a ColdFusion hidden field into your form and set its properties. Use 
hidden fields to store and submit information that the user does not enter. The information is 
hidden from the user.

This Dreamweaver enhancement is only available if you have access to a computer running 
ColdFusion MX 7 or later. For more information, see