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Yes/No Field
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None at all!
They are all different names for a Boolean type field which is Yes/No, True/False, On/Off etc...
They are all different names for a Boolean type field which is Yes/No, True/False, On/Off etc...
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It has no implication on database development. However, users of the system might feel more or less comfortable seeing the (in)appropriate word in the (in)apropriate place.
For instance, for a checkbox labelled :
'Logging status' - 'On/Off'
'Meeting status: Attended' - Yes/No.
'This Colour is green' - True/False
For programming purposes: -1/0.
HTH
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Daniel Vlas
Systems Consultant
For instance, for a checkbox labelled :
'Logging status' - 'On/Off'
'Meeting status: Attended' - Yes/No.
'This Colour is green' - True/False
For programming purposes: -1/0.
HTH
Daniel Vlas
Systems Consultant
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