simulating a key press (Alt + Down arrow)

[OTWarrior via OfficeKB.com]

I have a drop down form field, and I want it to automatically down on when
tabbed into it/on focus.
You can call a macro on enter, so I was wanting to know how to auto drop down
the list, or rather, simulate the key pressing of Alt and Down arrow (as
these 2 together would normally drop down the list)


Simply put, my question is how do I code a button press or combination of
simulatious button presses?

 

[OTWarrior via OfficeKB.com]

Or even just the code that opens the drop down box???

 

[OTWarrior via OfficeKB.com]

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[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Use the command

SendKeys "%{down}"

in a macro run on entry to the formfield.
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[OTWarrior via OfficeKB.com]

Use the command

SendKeys "%{down}"

That was exactly what I was after, thank you