reference a control in a form

[slimjen1]

All, using 2010. I am using a barcode type and cannot get it to print where the barcode scanner will scan. I did however test it in word and it accepts it with a parenthesis () around the number. I tried to put () around the control but I am having a senior moment and can't remember how you enclose a control with () on a form. I tried:

=&" ( " & [controlname] & ")" &

didn't work

Please assist in my senior moment

 

[arnelgp]

="(" & [controlname] & ")"