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FileMaker Pro 7 offers greater control of solutions, but it also produces some unexpected behaviors. In this "Features in Opposition" series, you learn what they are and how to handle them. For example, did you know the TextFormatting function sometimes overrules the Text Format dialog? Find out which one is dominant in these common examples and avoid surprises.
Technical editor Jonathan Stark is an author and instructor who specializes in FileMaker/PHP Web applications for creative professionals. Past clients include Staples, Turner Broadcasting, and Ambrosi (now Schawk). He has spoken at the FileMaker Developers Conference, has had numerous articles published in FileMaker Advisor and php|architect magazines, and is the author of the book Web Publishing with PHP and FileMaker 9 available from SAMS Publishing. Jonathan is reluctant to admit that he began his programming career more than 20 years ago on a Tandy TRS-80. http://jonathanstark.com
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