Tab Index Problem

[vegathena]

I am trying to set the tab index values for my form controls. The
problem is that even though I enter a certain value for a particular
tab index, it is not saved. It seems to be automatically reassigned.

I have tried starting from the end and assigning a high number to
those controls so that the lower indeces are available. The tab index
values for the controls throughout the form are still being reassigned
though

How can I get the index values that I assign to stay?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[boblarson]

Instead of trying to set the tab index, open VIEW > TAB ORDER and drag and
drop the items into the correct order. That should get it set right for you.
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[vegathena]

Thank you so much. That works great!

 

[John W. Vinson]

PROBLEM REASON: I think the IE GUI automatically has its own controls set with their tabindex=o
SOLUTION: Have all your tab indexes set higher than zero (0). E.g FirstItem tabindex=1, SecondItem tabindex=2, ...
Then on page load do this: FirstItem.focus()
EXPLANATION: Setting focus to start with a control item with tabindex number higher than the values of IE GUI controls ignors such stops at url bars etc.
I hope this helps.
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