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The * in the InputBox

I am using an InputBox to get a text string which is a password, the only problem is that when the person is entering the password everyone can see it.  What I need to do is change the text that is displayed to a * for each character.  

Any Ideas.

Thanks, Peat.
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Steve Groner

I would create my own form to do that.  The Inputbox is not really designed for this purpose. It is strictly for string input without masking.

Use a form, and place a textbox onto it, and change the password character to * that should od it for you.

If you need assistance doing this please let me know.
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Sorry, It has to go that way.  I have tried what you are saying and it is not what I need
sgroner is 100% right. InputBox is provided for the simplest input. It's not flexible, and if you need anything beyond what it provides, you have to create a window on your own. I don't see any reason why it won't look exactly like inputbox
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It can be done much easier using the PasswordChar property of the text box, just set it to *