Using word as an Editor for Memo Field

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I am currently working on a database where there are many memo fields.
Because of the amount of information that is being type, which is all being
used in reports, the memo fields need to have the same capabilities as word.
This information will change with each new record, so the user needs to have
the capabilites to change fonts and have what is typed into the memo field
look the same in the report. I have searched many sites looking for this
capability and have yet to find one. If anyone has an idea where to find this
information, then please steer me in the right direction.

Thank you!!!
 
You'll need a Rich Text Control... the normal Text Box does not support the
formatting you need. I have not looked at the list of controls for Visual
Studio Tools for Office 2003 System, but previous Developer Editions
included a Rich Text ActiveX Control. There are third-party controls, and
MVP Stephen Lebans has a free one that you can download from his site,
http://www.lebans.com.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
 
I used the RTF Control from Lebans site and have searched through his tips
and problems he has listed on there. But, I can not seem to find out how to
solve the problem of the rtf control putting spaces in the text. I have had
this a couple of times and just replace the control everytime to fix it, but
is there a permenent solution so that it will stop putting spaces in words
and phrases. There is no logic to why it is doing it or where it puts spaces
(none that I have found) it does it everywhere

Thanks
 
The only time I have heard of this issue is when you programmatically
build the RTF string. The solution was to use a non Unicode font I
believe. If you searched GoogleGroups as you said then you would have
come across the relevant thread.

The only other possible link to this type of issue would involve your
Printer Driver. Try selecting a plain jane HP Laserjet driver and see if
that remedies the issue.

Let me know.
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HTH
Stephen Lebans
http://www.lebans.com
Access Code, Tips and Tricks
Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit.
 
I searched the Google Groups as you suggested and found better ways of
controling the situation. Thank you, I did not know about searching in google
groups for this kind of information, thats why I did not mention it in my
question just that I searched the web for it. Thanks again, I now have more
places to look for helpful information

Jerry
 
What are "the better ways you found to control this issue?"

Remember, it is important to complete each thread where possible so that
the next person searching the NG's can more easily find a resolution to
their issue.

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HTH
Stephen Lebans
http://www.lebans.com
Access Code, Tips and Tricks
Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit.
 
I pointed you to a direct solution to this issue, that being a Font
issue and your reply is that you believe the FMS control is the answer.
Good luck with the FMS control.

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HTH
Stephen Lebans
http://www.lebans.com
Access Code, Tips and Tricks
Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit.
 
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