Go from other to a blank text box

[accessnewbie]

I have a drop down list that has 'other' has an option. I would like to open
a blank text box where a user could type in their response after they have
chosen other.

But if other is not chosen - I don't want the text box to open.

Thanks!

 

[Muhammad Sheraz Siddiqi]

Hi,

I believe you need an editable Combo Box, which isn't available in InfoPath
2003 SP1, there is a workaround for it using Conditional Formatting. Look at
the following link:

http://www.infopathdev.com/downloads/free/default.aspx?i=0672a57e920b4771b62b1c22d5bd314d

 

[Scott L. Heim [MSFT]]

Hi,

Yes - Conditional Formatting is the way to accomplish what you need. You
will simply need to create a "condition" where by when the drop-down list
"does not equal Other" then "hide this control" (where "this control" is
your text box.)

I hope this helps!

Scott L. Heim
Microsoft Developer Support

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