See Also: How To Use Controls Example; Quick Reference Table for Controls and Data Types; Add Existing Field Animated Demo; Add New Field Animated Demo

A combo box combines a text edit box with a scrollable list. When users enter data into the control by typing or selecting from the list, the value of the Text property changes.

Use the Style property to select the type of combo box you need.  Use csDropDown if you want an edit box with a drop-down list. Use csDropDownList to make the edit box read-only (forcing users to choose from the list). Set the DropDownCount property to change the number of items displayed in the list.

Use csSimple to create a combo box with a fixed list that does not close. Be sure to resize the combo box so that the list items are displayed.

Customize the attributes of this control by using the following properties found under the Form Editor -> Control Properties tab.

 

*For more information, see Form Editing Quick Reference Table.