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    Query Criteria

    I am designing a query in an access database that is linked to a form and report. One of the fields in the query is "department". In my form there is a pull down menu (combo box) with about 20 departments. In my query, I am making the department field have a criteria so that when you run the query, it asks for which department. However, if you do not type the department name exactly as in the list, you do not get any matches. Is there any way when running a query with a criteria to have it ask for a field but show a pull down menu when it asks...so that you don't necessarily have to know exactly how something is spelled? I would appreciate any help you can give.



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    jya is offline Competent Performer
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    Offhand, I am not aware of being able to do what you are specifically asking for.

    What about using wildcards in your criteria? At least it will allow you type in part of a department.

    Like "*" & [Enter a department] & "*"

    Depending on what you are trying to accomplish, applying a form filter or writing vba code may get you what you need.

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