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    CoffeeAddict is offline Novice
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    Best Way to Assign a Value to a Field with a Combo Box

    Hi all,

    I have a question concerning combo boxes and the best way to implement them. When creating a field in a table I can choose to set the lookup for the field as a combo box and it will allow the use of a combo box in the table. I could also leave it alone and use a form with a combo box on it. My question is which method is better, or are there particular situations where one is preferred?

    I can only think that using a combo straight from a table is good if you plan editing data via the table. If data entry is only to take place through the form then I see no need to set the combo box value on the table.



    Any help or opinions on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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    Most of us dislike the lookup field:

    http://access.mvps.org/access/lookupfields.htm

    So I'd use the combo on a form.

    Edit: I also never let users in tables or queries directly, only forms and reports.
    Paul (wino moderator)
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    CoffeeAddict is offline Novice
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    pbaldy,

    Thanks for your reply. I was leaning towards using a combo box on a form, but now I have a better understanding of why i should use that option.

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