Pressing Enter- New Line...

[roystreet]

Hello,
...I don't know if this is easily possible or not, but here's my question/scenario: I am trying to create a form that allows me to (using a memo field) enter in the dialogue from a staff meeting. [This field will also be used for preparation for that very staff meeting]. I would prefer a method in which I can do a bulleted list, but if I can get a new line that would be sufficient for the day. In access, if you press enter - It tries to create a new record (I believe even if you aren't on the last field in the form, but that doesn't matter) I want to be able to press enter or shift-enter to be able to just make it go to a new line. Not a new record. Yes, I could do this in word and if this was the only thing I needed, word or it's equivalent would be the best method. But there is much more to this database concerning my needs so I want to stick with one application.

So there's my question - If there is some other method of getting a new line please tell me, I'd love to hear.

Thanks,
---roystreet

I just found out that you can use ctrl-enter for a carriage return.
I would still like to know if there would be a way (maybe via coding) to make the enter key do it?

 

[KeithIT]

If i understand your question correctly, you are using a text box on your form to create this? There is a property for text boxes called "Enter Key Behavior." It is exactly what it sounds like. Set it to "New Line in Field." That should take care of it!

 

[roystreet]

Man, you are good! I appreciate your tremendous research into this question I had! Man - That was sitting right in front of my nose. Good thing it wasn't a snake or something dangerous. Now, I don't know if it is possible (at least easily) is there a way it can create a bulleted list?

Thanks,
---roystreet

 

[KeithIT]

Now that I'm not so sure about. I'm sure someone on this forum can find a way... unfortunatley I'm not that person. Hopefully one of the more experienced Access programmers will be able to help with this one.

 

[KeithIT]

And here is the answer:

http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=32186&highlight=bulleted+list

 

[roystreet]

KeithIT,
...Now, I was thinking more of the bulleted list appearing in the form, not a report. That thread focusses on reports. IE, each carriage return = bullet - something like that? I'm sure this could probably be done via coding, but the coding areas I'm generally involved in don't go into that.

Thanks Again,
---roystreet