Re: Combo box with no arrow button?

From: Albert D. Kallal (PleaseNOOOsPAMMkallal_at_msn.com)
Date: 09/15/04 

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:20:43 -0600

"Michael" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:20ab01c49a81$3953fa00$a501280a@phx.gbl...

> In my application, all combo boxes are set to limit to
> list.

Ok..the above is ok....

>
> I dont want the users to be confused by thinking that they
> have to choose from the list. They are free to enter any
> text in that place, an new text will be added to the
> history table.

Sure, just use the not in list event..and don't prompt the user when they
enter a value that is NOT in the list. With no prompts, they simply can
enter a non existing value and tab out of the field. Your not in list code
will thus have added the text.

I do agree that the drop down *does* hint or tell the user that the list is
limited...but it does NOT have to be.... 

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Albert D. Kallal   (Access MVP)
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
pleaseNOOSpamKallal@msn.com
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