Tab order vs. page layout

[budchevy]

I recently added 2 new controls to a form. I reset the tab order to reflect where these 2 new controls go, but when I open the form both still show up as the last 2 on the page.. I'm missing something somewhere?? any help would be appreciated..

thanks,
Bud

[alansidman]

The tab order only sets the sequence for which the controls get focus. If you are referring to the physical location of the controls, you will have to move them manually.

Alan

[budchevy]

I have moved them but when I open the form, outside design mode, they still show up at the end...

[alansidman]

Are you using Form view or Datasheet view?

[budchevy]

From the properties I gather the default view is Datasheet..

[alansidman]

In data sheet view, I think you have to drag them while in datasheet view to where you want them. Then right click and freeze the columns. I haven't done this for a while, so I am working from a vague memory.

Alan

[budchevy]

Alan,
I got into datasheet view and it allowed me to move the feilds to the spot I wanted, but I could not find a way to lock it. I tried saving the form after I moved the fields but to no avail...

[budchevy]

Alan,

I figured it out.. There is an option to freeze/unfreeze in the format tab.. Thanks for the ideas, got me looking in the right direction