What is leader characters in SAP BC-FES-GUI - Graphical User Interface?

SAP Term: leader characters

• Component: BC-FES-GUI

• Component Name: Graphical User Interface

• Description: A solid, dotted or dashed line that fills the space taken by a tab character. You can use leader characters in tables of contents to draw the eye of the reader across the space between a chapter name and the page on which it begins.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Leader characters are a feature of the SAP Graphical User Interface (BC-FES-GUI) that allow users to quickly identify and select objects in a list. Leader characters are typically used to indicate the type of object in a list, such as a customer, vendor, or material. Leader characters can also be used to indicate the status of an object, such as active or inactive.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use leader characters, first select the list you want to view. Then, look for the leader character column in the list. The leader character will be displayed in the first column of the list. You can then use the leader character to quickly identify and select objects in the list.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using leader characters, it is important to remember that they are only used to indicate the type or status of an object. They do not provide any additional information about the object itself. Additionally, some lists may not have a leader character column, so it is important to check for this before attempting to use leader characters.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using leader characters in SAP Graphical User Interface (BC-FES-GUI), please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use leader characters in SAP.