Customize the look of a list/combo box?

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I have a narrow Yes/no combo box field on a form. So narrow, in fact, that
the handle or "arrow" of the box covers up most of the field, covering the
data selected.

Is there any way I can change the arrow to be smaller or, to something else,
so it doesn't obscure the field data?
 
I have a narrow Yes/no combo box field on a form. So narrow, in fact, that
the handle or "arrow" of the box covers up most of the field, covering the
data selected.

Is there any way I can change the arrow to be smaller or, to something else,
so it doesn't obscure the field data?
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No!
1) Any reason you don't make the combo box wider?

2) If it's a question of reading the data while it is in drop-down
mode, set the List Width property to what ever width is necessary
(instead of Auto).

3) Place a Text Control Bound to the same field over the combo.
Size it appropriately. Then use code to display the combo box when
needed for a selection, but hide it again and display the text control
afterward. Where you place the code would depend upon your set up.
ComboName.Visible = SomeCriteria
TextControl.Visible = Not SomeCriteria
 
I have a narrow Yes/no combo box field on a form.
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If the field is yes/no, might you consider using a checkbox or a (very
small) option group with two radio buttons or command buttons? or even
a listbox showing

Yes
No

on two lines?

John W. Vinson[MVP]
 
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