drop-down list with keyboard instead of mouse

[Bob Richardson]

When typing info into a data field with a drop-down list on a form, is there
a way VIA SOME KEYSTROKE(S) to make the drop-down list appear? The only way
I know to have the list appear is to use a mouse, but it would be much
easier for the data entry person if hands could be kept on the keyboard. Is
there a way?

 

[Jeff Boyce]

<Alt>-<DownArrow>

Regards

Jeff Boyce
<Office/Access MVP>

 

[fredg]

When typing info into a data field with a drop-down list on a form, is there
a way VIA SOME KEYSTROKE(S) to make the drop-down list appear? The only way
I know to have the list appear is to use a mouse, but it would be much
easier for the data entry person if hands could be kept on the keyboard. Is
there a way?

Why not just have the combo drop-down as soon as the user tabs into
it.
Code the Combo Enter event:
Me![ComboName].Dropdown

 

[Bob Richardson]

Thank you both Jeff and Fred.

For my needs, I think it's even better to use the dropdown on the KeyDown
event. Thanks for the idea.

When typing info into a data field with a drop-down list on a form, is
there
a way VIA SOME KEYSTROKE(S) to make the drop-down list appear? The only
way
I know to have the list appear is to use a mouse, but it would be much
easier for the data entry person if hands could be kept on the keyboard.
Is
there a way?

Why not just have the combo drop-down as soon as the user tabs into
it.
Code the Combo Enter event:
Me![ComboName].Dropdown