Combo Box in Windows User Interface

[Gilda Sebenick]

The combo box/list box combo use to allow you to select a
combo box (with an up and down arrow) or a list box (with
a drop-down list). Now, they have separated them into
two shapes, which is fine. But, the combo box either can
be a straight drop-down list (like a list box) or
something with a scroll bar. The problem with this is,
you can't get the shape small enough to look like a true
combo-box (one or the other arrow disappears). I tried
setting the thumb size of the scroll bar, but it had no
effect. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Dick Hamilton \(MS\)]

Hi Gilda,

I think that what you are seeing has to do with the fact that the buttons in
the scrollbar in the shape don't scale as you shrink the shape vertically.
What is the final effect that you are looking for?