CMPTR (3rd Edition)

Book Edition	3rd Edition
Author(s)	Pinard, Romer, Morley
ISBN	9781305862869
Publisher	Cengage Learning
Subject	Computer Science

Chapter 18, End of Chapter, QUIZ YOURSELF, Exercise 1

Page 561

In Datasheet view, what is the difference between navigation mode and editing mode?

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Both modes allow users to edit the content in a cell.

Explanation

The difference has been described as follows.

In the navigation mode, the selected value changes when the user types a different value. The editing mode allows users to either insert or delete elements in a field by placing the insertion pointer directly at the values.

Verified Answer

The differences have been highlighted below:

Navigation mode

Editing mode

The navigation mode allows users to select a value and to replace it by typing something else.
It works directly on a field value.

The editing mode allows users to edit values based on the position of the insertion point.
The edition is done using pointers.

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