How do I customize error messages for data input on forms (without code).
fields have validation, I would like to write my own error messages. (I know
how to use the validation rule/text property.)
thank you
Without Code? You can't.
With Code... it's quite easy.
Here's how you can find the correct error and show your own message
for any of the form level errors.
First code the Form's Error event:
MsgBox "Error#: " & DataErr ' Display the error number
Response = acDataErrDisplay ' Display Default message
Then open the form and intentionally make that error.
The message box will display the error number and the default error
message.
Next, go back to the error event and change that code to:
If DataErr = XXXX Then
Response = acDataErrContinue ' Don't display the default message
MsgBox "Please enter data in all required fields."
Else
MsgBox "Error#: " & DataErr
Response = acDataErrDisplay ' Display Default message
End If
where XXXX is the error number.