Altering list box field length

[PeterW]

I am trying to design a letter that gives the user a drop list box so they
can select a phrase to enter into the document. Some of the phrases are out
of space in the field limit. Can I change the default field size through code
or is there a better way of doing this. I am new to programming word but have
quite a bit of experience with access and VBA. Do you reference objects in
the same way?
Any help glady appreciated

 

[Doug Robbins]

Sounds like you may be using a dropdown type FormField. Better to use a
UserForm - i.e. a custom dialog more like an Access Form.

To see how to get started with a userform, see the article "How to create a
Userform" at:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm


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Doug Robbins - Word MVP

 

[PeterW]

Thanks I'll have a look

Sounds like you may be using a dropdown type FormField. Better to use a
UserForm - i.e. a custom dialog more like an Access Form.

To see how to get started with a userform, see the article "How to create a
Userform" at:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm


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Hope this helps,
Doug Robbins - Word MVP