Formatting memo text

[AndyO]

I have a database with a few large memo fields, used for storing methods for carrying out equipment tests. As I eventually want to output the methods in the form of reports, I want to be able to format selected text within each memo field (e.g. make the title bold, underline bits here and there, etc.) so that when output as a report, it looks like a nicely formatted document.

Does anyone know of an Access control that is basically a text entry box, but with formatting tools (maybe a row of buttons along the top?) associated with it that allow formatting of selected text only?

Incidentally, I have already tried linking Word documents as OLE objects, but this sems to require locating and selecting a Word file for each newly created record - something I don't want to do as this database will be used by people with few computer skills. I suppose I really want to be able to store an RTF file within the database.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

 

[David Sinclair]

FMS Have a Solution

Have a look at purchasing this products. Have used it for about 5 years with good results.

http://fmsinc.com/products/memo/index.html

 

[AndyO]

Thanks for the pointer David. I had found this product already but was ideally looking for somethin free!

I have found an alternative (free) at:

http://www.lebans.com/richtext.htm

I've given it a go and whilst it isn't as flashy (as far as its editor goes) as the TotaMemo product, it does much the same and it certainly does hat I want it to.

Thanks again for the help - maybe you could take a look at the freebie I found and give me your thoughts?

 

[gki]

RichTextField

Thanks for the pointer David. I had found this product already but was ideally looking for somethin free!

I have found an alternative (free) at:

http://www.lebans.com/richtext.htm

I've given it a go and whilst it isn't as flashy (as far as its editor goes) as the TotaMemo product, it does much the same and it certainly does hat I want it to.

Thanks again for the help - maybe you could take a look at the freebie I found and give me your thoughts?

I have found out this site. Rich Text controls work fine as ActiveX, *but* in DataSheet only mode : it is not enough for many an application requiring continuous mode. Like mine ...
However, if you know of a simple solution for converting an existing database, please let me know...
I'll look at FMS site ....
Regards
gki