Insert to Report button on Field Explorer toolbar

Hello,
I was wondering if this button is suppose to have a drop-down list? Ther eason that I'm asking is because the icon has an arrow, which indicates that there is a drop-down list attached.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Tracy
Q2

Hi Tracy,
No, it's like that in CR 2008 also, it's simply a button to insert the highlighted field into the report.
If you really don't like it then add your suggestion to Idea Place...
Icons can be a little misleading at times and sometimes they simply don't make any sense and sometimes they suggest they have a drop down option...
Most people just drag and drop the fields.
Thanks
Don

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