What is an auto/automatic field entry?

An auto/automatic field entry is a feature in a computer program or system that automatically fills in a field with predefined or default information. This can save time and reduce errors by automatically populating fields with commonly used or consistent data. For example, in a form, an auto/automatic field entry might automatically fill in the current date or a user's name based on their login credentials.

An auto/automatic field entry is a field in a database or spreadsheet that is automatically populated based on a formula or calculation. The value of the field is not entered manually, but rather is derived from other data in the record or spreadsheet.

Auto/automatic field entries are often used to:

- Calculate values based on other data in the record or spreadsheet, such as calculating the total cost of a purchase based on the quantity and price of items purchased.
- Populate fields with default values, such as setting the date of entry to the current date.
- Generate unique identifiers, such as invoice numbers or customer IDs.

Auto/automatic field entries can help to improve data accuracy and consistency, and can save time by eliminating the need to manually enter data.