Customizing Custom Fields in Outlook

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Is it possible to create a custom field that is a drop down box? I want to
limit the entries that cna be made into this new field by using a drop down
box with a pre defined list of selections. When creating a custom field it
doesn't give me a drop down list as an option only the standard text,
integer, phone nember, etc.
 
You're confusing fields and controls. The field is what stores the data. The control displays the data to the user and allows for data entry. If you want a drop down control on a custom form, add it from the control toolbox, then bring up the Properties dialog for the control and, at the top of the Value tab, choose what field you want that control to display.

FYI, there is a newsgroup specifically for Outlook forms issues "down the hall" at microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms or, via web interface, at http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...spx?dg=microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
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