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  1. #1
    akhlaq768 is offline Novice
    Windows 2K Access 2002
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    ToolTip on MS Access


    I have created a list box on my form, and the results of the select are 1, 2 and 3... but I want to add a tool tip showing an explaination of what they mean...

    Firstly is this possible? if so how?

    Im using Access 2002

    Thanks in advance
    Last edited by akhlaq768; 04-24-2012 at 07:12 AM.

  2. #2
    Jamaluddin is offline Novice
    Windows 7 32bit Access 2003
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    Add CONTROLTIP TEXT in Text Box Properties.

  3. #3
    akhlaq768 is offline Novice
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    how do i do that? attached is the database im using, can someone add a quick example of a tooltip on it...ToolTip.mdb

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    recyan is offline Expert
    Windows 2K Access 2000
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    1) Open the form in Design View.2) Select the dropdown box to which you want to add tool tip.3) Right-Click, Select PROPERTIES.4) In PROPERTIES, click on the "Other" tab.5) Put wahtever you want in the "ControlTip Text".6) Close the Properties, Save the Form.Thanks

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