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    Highlighting current txtBox

    The way I have my form designed cosmetically, it is really difficult to see which box the cursor is in if there is no data already entered.



    Is there an easy way to either make the cursor thicker or highlight a box when it gains focus and de-highlight when it loses focus?

    i.e. change txtBox backfill color on focus and change txtBox backfill color (original color of course) off focus.

    Thanks!

    -SMC

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    Sure! In Form Design View

    • Right-Click on the Textbox
    • Click on Conditional Formatting
    • Under Condition use the dropdown and pick Field has Focus
    • Click on the BackColor Icon (aka the Paint Bucket)
    • Select your desired color
    • Click on OK.

    Linq ;0)>

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