Help text when mouse hovers over textbox 1

[JohnAcc]

Hi all,

I have several forms with text boxes on them and I want to be able to provide the user with a prompt as the mouse pointer scrolls over the text box. (Similar to the comments in the cell within excel).

I have looked at the events associated with the textbox and mouse down / Up etc aren't what I want.

Any ideas ?

Thanx in advance!

 

[TonyJollans]

Hi JohnAcc,

Have you tried adding a ControlTipText to the Textboxes - no real formatting available but it will display on mouseover

Enjoy,
Tony

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[JohnAcc]

Perfect Tony! Sometimes it's just that simple!

Have a star mate!

 

[JohnAcc]

Can the text be split onto multiple lines ?

At the moment it is just 1 long tip. I would like to have multiple lines.

Any ideas ?

 

[TonyJollans]

Hi John,

I don't think you can do any kind of formatting with it. Sorry.

Enjoy,
Tony

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[PHV]

Have you tried to insert a vbLfCr inside the ControlTipText ?

Hope This Helps, PH.
Want to get great answers to your Tek-Tips questions? Have a look at FAQ219-2884 or FAQ222-2244

 

[JohnAcc]

It doesn't work. Tony has said that there isn't anyway to format the text.

Thanks anyway,

Rgds, John