Creating different text views within a table

[NichMadl]

I have my first app halfway finished, but I am not sure how to proceed next. Basically, the app displays different categories and then displays information regarding the selected category. I have the array set up and the views switch when selected, but i don't know how to display different text with each category. I appreciate any responses and advice.

[musicwind95]

UILabel has a text property, which you can set to any NSString.

If you want to customize the text in a tableview cell, try cell.textLabel.text.

Otherwise, we'll need more data on your setup.

[NichMadl]

what could i share with you for more specifics?

[musicwind95]

I'm not quite sure what you're asking, or trying to do. Describe the situation in terms that aren't specific to your app, and/or include screenshots.

[NichMadl]

the first view is a list of items. once i select an item, a second view needs to show information about that specific selection. each item displays different information.

thus far, i have been able to create the list of selections, but i don't know how to populate the second view with the selection-specific information.

[musicwind95]

Displaying text...

In IB, drag out a some UILabels (as many as you need, plus "description" labels as necessary). Hook them up to IBOutlets in your code, and then you can change their text by using the text property, as in

myLabel.text = @"An NSString goes here";

[NichMadl]

Each of these sub-sections are like mini-chapters and the app is like a book. Are labels going to be big enough?

[musicwind95]

Probably. Try it out—that's all I can tell you.