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    tweety is offline Competent Performer
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    from to add new lookup value

    I have a i one my tables a field when i have typed in lookup values (in the products table there is a field called product type which has the values Bubble Gum, Candy, Jelly, Lolly Pop and Marshmallow)

    how do i made a form so the end user doesnt need to go into the table design to edit this list, or add new product type



    thanks in advance

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    One way is to have a table ProductTypes. Then the lookup can query the ProductTypes table.

    BTW, recommend not having lookups in tables. Do this in comboboxes on form.
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    Quote Originally Posted by June7 View Post

    ...(I) recommend not having lookups in tables. Do this in comboboxes on form...
    I second that recommendation! For the why, click here:

    The Evils of Lookup Fields in Tables

    Linq ;0)>

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