Use :nt. to create notes with more than one paragraph. Remember to end the note with :ent.. In the following example, notice how the IPF compiler indents the text for the paragraphs in the note.

Input Example

:nt.Complete all entry fields before leaving
this window.  If you do not, all your information will be lost.
:p.If your information is lost, retype it in
the entry fields.
:ent.

Formatted Output

Note: Complete all entry fields before leaving this window. If you do not, all your information will be lost.

If your information is lost, retype it in the entry fields.

Another Name for a Note: Both :nt. and :note. provide the text= attribute, so you can substitute your own word or phrase for the word "Note." The following shows the use of this attribute:

Input Example

:note text='Reminder'.Complete all
entry fields before leaving this window.

Formatted Output

Reminder: Complete all entry fields before leaving this window.

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