colors in list/combo boxes

[Bill Moore]

I've got a situation with a list box whereby it seems as though the back/fore color options selected for the control display correctly when the default selection appears. Then, when the user selects one of the list box values, the background color switches to black where I can't see its contents with print preview or when printing.

Also, if I've got a list box in a form, how do I display the default value as I move from record to record or show the selected value for those records where such a selection has been made?

Thx.

 

[Pat Hartman]

Since a bound listbox only selects a single item, it is better represented on a report as a simple textbox.

Also, if I've got a list box in a form, how do I display the default value as I move from record to record or show the selected value for those records where such a selection has been made?

- If the list box is not multi-select it should be bound and therefore show its current value.

 

[Bill Moore]

Pat,

You're saying a listbox only selects a single value but mine has 2 values it could select from. Am I missing something here?

Thx.

 

[Pat Hartman]

A listbox may present many choices, not just two, but if it is bound, it can only store a single value. In your report, you should be showing what was chosen rather than what the choices were.

 

[Bill Moore]

Pat,

Any thoughts on my original question of the back/fore colors for the listbox?

Thx.

 

[Pat Hartman]

As I said, I don't display listboxes in reports. Try changing the color of the font and see how that impacts the report.

 

[Bill Moore]

Pat,

I must have caused confusion when I mentioned printing or print preview in my original post, causing you to think I was trying to put the listbox in a report.

Actually, I was referring to my desire to print a form for use in gathering data.

I kind of started over. I switched the listbox to a combo box with all the defaults and was able to accomplish what I wanted.

Thanks for your help.