This column is used to enter the type of security mask for this Group ID. The security value must be at least 9 characters excluding the hyphen. The only characters you can use are # (displays digit), * (hides digit), and hyphens, underscores, and periods (separates groups of digits).
The tables below detail some examples of security values.
You can display SSNs in three formats (dashes are optional):
|
Security Value |
Display |
Show all digits |
###-##-#### |
123-45-5689 |
Show/hide any number of digits |
***-**-#### |
***-**-1234 |
Hide all digits |
***-**-**** |
***-**-**** |
You can display dollar amounts with or without cents:
|
Security Value |
Display |
Show all digits |
#.## |
1,234,567.89 |
Hide cents and round the dollar amount |
# |
1,234,568 |
Hide all digits |
* |
(hidden) |