Input Mask - 2 Questions

[wilderfan]

I have created an input mask for one of the fields on a form.

The mask is >"TC"00;0;# meant to show up as TCxx within the field.

When the form is opened, the mask is not visible. (Note: The form opens at the end of the existing list of records in order to add a new record).

When tabbing to the field, it remains blank.

However, when a letter (other than t or c) is typed, the mask appears and the cursor blinks at the first character position. Type in a number and the cursor will jump to the 3rd character position.

Question 1: How can I make the input mask visible when the form is first opened?

Question 2: Is it possible to tab to the field and have the cursor immediately go to the 3rd character position?

Thanks for your help.

 

[wazz]

keep your input mask. add "TC" as the default value. add:

Private Sub FieldName_Enter()
    Me.FieldName.SelStart = 2
End Sub