selecting several choices (1 Viewer)

[sphere]

Hey guys
What if I want to select several choices in like a combo box or list box... or any other type of box... I've even tried using ctrl+ (select another choice) but that doesn't even work! Any suggestions please...

I've thought of the check box option but that takes up too much space. The ideal would've been the list box but then allowing me to highlight several.

Give me some more options please =)

 

[Rich]

Not sure what you mean a list box will allow you to select/highlight several choices is that not what you want?

 

[KevinM]

Set it to 'Multiselect' = Simple in it's properties.

 

[sphere]

ok, supercool got it!
BUT!.. i left the top choice blank so it could be filled in in case it was 'other'. that obviously didn't work...
any ideas???
thanx guys =)

 

[BillNorton]

A multiselect list box is what you need, but be aware that it will require code to update the proper table.

To do the "Other" thing, you will need to do something like this:
- Include "Other" as just another selection in your list box;
- Add a new column in the table, let's call it "Specify";
- Add a text box to your form that is bound to "Specify";
- If you want to be slick you can add code that will enable or disable the Specify text box depending on whether or not "Other" is selected.

Bill Norton
Austin, TX