# Terminology Differences Between dBASE and FoxPro

ID: Q113766

The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, version 2.6
- Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, version 2.6

## SUMMARY

The information below describes terminology differences between dBASE and FoxPro. This information is also found in the "Switching from dBASE" topic in FoxPro 2.6 Help.

To go directly to this topic in FoxPro, choose dBASE Help from the Help menu.

## MORE INFORMATION

Most of the terminology that a dBASE user encounters in FoxPro will be familiar, but there are a few differences. This table lists some of the more prominent differences

       dBASE Term                    FoxPro term
       -------------------------------------------------

       Database                      Table
       Form                          Screen
       Horizontal bar menu           Menu bar
       Pop-up menu                   Popup
       Pull-down menu                Menu or menu popup
       View                          Cursor

Additional reference words: FoxDos FoxWin 2.60 foxhelp.dbf foxhelp.hlp KBCategory: kbprg KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral

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