Write Back field size

Hi,
I created a table with a write back field. I have set up everything according to the guide, tested it and it all works. Data is written back to the database.
When I select from the write back field the Column Properties -> Column Format -> Value interaction -> Field Size you can set the field length. My question is....is it also possible to set the height of the field?
One of our customers wants to use this as a field to enter remarks and follow up actions. So I actually want a square field, so the text entered in it is more readable on the screen.
Any suggestions?
Thanks and Regards,
Jeroen

Hi Venkat,
Thanks for your reply. It's been a while ago since i posted this question, but this write back feature is now actual for a customer. In the beginning it didn't seem that necessary, but now it is.
I have tried to modify my writeback template, but i cannot manage to make it work. Or do I have to make another custom xml message? Do you maybe have a suggestion on which way to handle this?
Thanks in advance!!
Regards,
Jeroen

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