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Old December 6th, 2004, 02:37 PM
davewater
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How do I get a drop down list to function in a parameter query. I want to
restrict queries to a select list with precise spellings to avoid
operator/user error.
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Old December 6th, 2004, 03:25 PM
Duane Hookom
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Use a combo box on a form rather than a parameter prompt. Check out
http://www.fontstuff.com/access/acctut08.htm.

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How do I get a drop down list to function in a parameter query. I want to
restrict queries to a select list with precise spellings to avoid
operator/user error.



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Old December 7th, 2004, 08:29 AM
davewater
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Thanks
At last a beginner's and idiot's guide to MS Access in plain English and
even better it worked first time.
Dave

"Duane Hookom" wrote:

Use a combo box on a form rather than a parameter prompt. Check out
http://www.fontstuff.com/access/acctut08.htm.

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Duane Hookom
MS Access MVP
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"davewater" wrote in message
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How do I get a drop down list to function in a parameter query. I want to
restrict queries to a select list with precise spellings to avoid
operator/user error.




 




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