Compare page extension properties with page properties

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A page extension allows you to overwrite some properties on the page, controls, and actions. However, the list of properties that can be modified is limited.

You can only change the following properties by using a page extension:

  • AdditionalSearchTerms

  • Caption

  • DataCaptionExpression

  • Description

  • Editable

  • InstructionalText

  • PromotedActionCategories

Only the following field properties can be changed with a page extension:

  • ApplicationArea

  • AssistEdit

  • BlankZero

  • Caption

  • CaptionClass

  • ClosingDates

  • Description

  • Enabled

  • Editable

  • Visible

  • Width

  • HideValue

  • Importance

  • ShowCaption

  • ShowMandatory

  • QuickEntry

  • ToolTip

  • Style

  • StyleExpr

The following action and actiongroup properties can be changed with a page extension:

  • Caption

  • Tooltip

  • Description

  • Enabled

  • Visible

  • ApplicationArea

  • Promoted

  • PromotedIsBig

  • PromotedOnly

  • PromotedCategory

  • ShortcutKey

For more information, see Page, Page Fields, and Page Extension Properties.