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VBA/Access ComboBox question.... -

I have a combobox on an access form, but when a user types key into the combobox, the text changes?! I just want them to be able to press like 'r' and it go to the R's in the combobox, not actually type 'r' into the combobox.

Thanks,

Justin Fox

 

VBA/Access ComboBox question.... -
I have a combobox on an access form, but when a user types key into the combobox, the text changes?! I just want them to be able to press like 'r' and it go to the R's in the combobox, not actually type 'r' into the combobox. Thanks, Justin Fox


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