The Prompt List 
 
 What is it? 
 	It supports the input work for new records. Using the prompt list, entering a new record consists of a sequence of prompts. Twice Alt+y  brings up the prompt list. 
	The other (mostly preferred) method is the "forms" technique. Use Alt+# or the [InputForms] button to activate it. There has to be, however, a .FRM file containing the specifications. Basically, it holds a list of forms consisting of up to 14 fields. Look at MARC.FRM or CAT.FRM for examples. 

 How do I use it? 
	The prompt list can be fully configured by the database administrator. It is a part of the database's configuration file (CFG file). 
Activating the prompt list via Alt+y twice, you will (in most cases) see a list of choices for various types of records, like this one (belonging to the default configuration file $A.CFG), 
	1 = book 
	2 = article 
	z = periodical 
   	... 
Select the appropriate line, then [Enter]. The selection bar will then move  to the first prompt line of the selected record type. The cursor appears in the write field, and you enter your data. The next [Enter] brings up the next prompt, until the last one for the selected type comes up. At any time, you may click into the prompt list to select a different point for further input. Or, you press Alt+y to get the display of the complete list of field tags, or Alt+r to see the current record in its current state. All of these modes can be freely switched between before you finally press [SaveRec].