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ListBox doesn't show grids
Posted on 2012-12-27
I have another mystery. I have a listbox, and the users want to have grid lines between the records. Here is a screenshot of the list box, and the properties box. I have the Gridlines all set to Solid. Why aren't I seeing them???
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It's strange, but I've never figured out why the listbox control has GridLine properties, because values in those properties don't seem to accomplish anything.
If you need lines between the records of a listbox, consider creating a continuous subform and using it instead.
If you need lines between the records of a listbox, consider creating a continuous subform and using it instead.
<It's strange, but I've never figured out why the listbox control has GridLine properties, because values in those properties don't seem to accomplish anything.>
Same here.
My guess is that "GridlineStyle/GridlineWid
1. Mean something that we have yet to figure out...?
2. Meant something "in the old days", and is only still around for compatibility?
3. Are a cruel joke...?
Googling now for any insight...
Jeff
Same here.
My guess is that "GridlineStyle/GridlineWid
1. Mean something that we have yet to figure out...?
2. Meant something "in the old days", and is only still around for compatibility?
3. Are a cruel joke...?
Googling now for any insight...
Jeff
sharpapproach ,
Go with fyed's solution if the listbox is for display purposes only.
But if it is needed to make multiple (possibly non-contiguous) selections, then you may be stuck here.
You could research using a 'GridView' VB control though...
But this will require an active x control to be installed on each machine, and will be a "challenge" to program things like multiple selections.
JeffCoachman
Go with fyed's solution if the listbox is for display purposes only.
But if it is needed to make multiple (possibly non-contiguous) selections, then you may be stuck here.
You could research using a 'GridView' VB control though...
But this will require an active x control to be installed on each machine, and will be a "challenge" to program things like multiple selections.
JeffCoachman
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If you need to make multiple selections, consider adding a field (IsSelected) with a Yes/No datatype to the table that is used for the selections. Then you can add a checkbox to the continuous subform for selecting multiple, non-contiguous values.
<If you need to make multiple selections, consider adding a field (IsSelected) with a Yes/No datatype to the table that is used for the selections. Then you can add a checkbox to the continuous subform for selecting multiple, non-contiguous values. >
Great alternative...
fyed, I'll leave this to you now...
;-)
Jeff
Great alternative...
fyed, I'll leave this to you now...
;-)
Jeff
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