How To: Clear an F4 Lookup cell
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If you have selected the wrong value in an F4 lookup field, you can clear the selection without having to re-enter the record.
Clear an F4 Lookup Field
- Press Alt+E or click Edit to enter edit mode.
- Click into the F4 lookup field you want to clear.
- Press F4 until the lookup list opens and the first item in the list is selected.Note: You may need to press F4 twice.
- Press the Spacebar repeatedly until the lookup value is cleared.
- Click OK or press Enter to confirm the change.
- Press Ctrl+S or click Save.
Result
The selected lookup value will be removed and the field will be left blank.
Tips
- If the field is mandatory, Khaos Control may prevent the record from being saved until a new value is selected.
- Always save the record after clearing a lookup field to ensure the change is retained.
- This method can be used on any editable field that uses the standard F4 lookup functionality.