How to Create Combo Box Validation MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Create Combo Box Validation MS Access: step-by-step guide
Open your form in 'Design View'.
Go to the 'Controls' group and select the 'Combo box'.
In the 'Property Sheet', go to the 'Data' tab and select 'Limit to List'.
Set it to 'Yes'. This prevents users from entering values not in the list.
Click the save icon to save the changes.
Quick answer: To create combo box validation in MS Access, open your form in Design View, select the Combo box from the Controls group, go to the Data tab in the Property Sheet, set 'Limit to List' to Yes, and save your changes.
About this tutorial
Restrict user input by enforcing list-only entries in the app. Configure the combo box property settings in form design view. This guide shows how to create Combo Box Validation MS Access in 5 steps, starting with "Open your form in 'Design View'" and finishing with "Click the save icon to save the changes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create Combo Box Validation MS Access?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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