Hi -

Normally, when stepping through a sub or function, if you hover over an item containing a value, that value is displayed.

Have suddenly lost that capability. Don't have a clue what setting(s) might be involved or how to correct it.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks - Bob

Added: Have already tried decompile + compile + compact This process did nothing towards fixing the problem.

In VBE:
Tools|Options|Editor

There are several of the "auto" options. Try "auto data tips".

George -

Thanks for that and your quick reply.

Tried it but unfortunately, everything there is checked.

Thanks again - Bob

Could you have a missing or broken references (or just didn't have all references selected- especially one for VBA or something?)

Can you recall if you did something out of ordinary or what you were doing when it stopped working?

Banana -

Thanks for the response. I'm doing this in A97. The problem is across-the-board, not limited to a particular db.

No missing references. Just using 3:
- Visual Basic for Applications
- Microsoft Access 8.0 Object Library
- Microsoft DAO 3.51 Object Library

Checked on my desktop (this is a laptop problem) which isn't experiencing the problem and the references are identical.

The only 'out of the ordinary' things done lately were messing with a tab control in a subform, to make controls (text-boxes) read-only so they don't show up as highlighted when the form opens. Did that with the Enabled and Locked properties, per the Help File, and that all came out as advertised.

I'm at a complete loss. There was no significant event that preceded this. It just showed up out of nowhere and it's a significant problem since, when stepping thru a function/sub, if you can't identify what the specific values are, there's little point in stepping thru.

I'm considering reinstalling A97 unless someone can provide a fix.

Once again, appreciate your input and any other thoughts are welcome.

Bob

Sorry, no clues left. This is quite bizarre.

Tangentially, I've always found the mouseover to be a bit wonky- it sometimes work, soemtimes doesn't so I've came into habit of just using debug.print and/or watch .

Just a follow-up:

After reinstalling A97 with no improvement , tried this in A2003 (same laptop) with the same results. Strange, since mouse-over works in other applications.

Have concluded this is a computer vs. Access problem. Will be contacting Toshiba come Monday AM.

Best Wishes - Bob