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**FIRSTFIELD( )**

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The **FIRSTFIELD** procedure returns the lowest field number in the currently active window (or REPORT) as specified by SETTARGET. This does not include any controls in a TOOLBAR or MENUBAR.

| **Return Data Type:** | SIGNED |

**Example:**

**DISABLE(****FIRSTFIELD()****,LASTFIELD())   !Dim all control fields**

**See Also:**

[[lastfield  return last window control .htm|LASTFIELD]]

[[prop_nextfield.htm|PROP:NextField]]