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    Search for record

    I was into ACCESS heavily 8-10 years ago, then away from it, now back into it. I seem to recall there was a way to search for a record (like by a last name) by starting to type in the name, wherein the field would display the beginning letters of names from the table and allow you to select before the whole name was typed. I think there was a name for this, but I can't seem to remember it. I hope this triggers something. Sorry for lack of more specific verbiage.


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    If that is not enough, then here is another one: Filter By character and Sort.

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    Thanks to you both...this gives me something to work on...PhilH

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    I can't quite get this to work. In the Form Load event, if I enter:
    Call FindAsUTypeLoad([Me], "FirstName")
    I get a Run Time error 2465. It says "cant find '|1' in expression. There is no '|1' in the expression.
    If I leave off the field supression, and use the following in the Form Load event:
    Call FindAsUTypeLoad([Me])
    I get the same error as above.
    I've checked the Troubleshooting comments and don't see any problems, except for the fact that it says "you may need to add the DAO reference." I don't know exactly how to do that. Maybe you could help me out with that so I can try it.
    Thanks for your help, Phil H

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    Phil,

    I suggest you post a copy of your database (zip format) so readers can see exactly what is happening.
    At least show us a graphic of your tables and a copy/paste of the code relevant to the situation.

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    Maybe thinking to direct but why not just use a combo box based on FirstName, when they pull the list down and start typing it will do what you are asking I believe. Then when they select a name in the AfterUpdate Event property you can do something with it. Are you wanting to do fuzzy searches or multiple field searches?

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    I think Bulzie's suggestion below does what I'm looking for, but I would still like to try adding the DAO reference as suggested in the Find As U Type write-up. However, as I indicated, I just don't know how to do that. If it's a simple line to be added somewhere, maybe you could tell me what and where. If it's complicated, it's probably not worth the trouble. Anyway, thanks again for your help.
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    Yes, I think that does what I wanted. This is a good example of what we forget when we're away from something for an extended period. Some years ago I would have known this, but I'd forgotten this capability of combo boxes. Thanks for your help.
    Phil H

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    I have feeling, this is you are looking for
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