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Set the &quot;DropDownStyle&quot; property of the combobox to DropDownList. This will allow only items in the list to be selected and will not allow any free-form user input.
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Hi,<br />
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How do I prevent users from entering data in the textbox area of a combobox without disabling the control? I need users to select from the Combobox but don't want them to enter or change the data selected.<br />
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Thanks<br />
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Victor
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Hi,

How do I prevent users from entering data in the textbox area of a combobox without disabling the control? I need users to select from the Combobox but don't want them to enter or change the data selected.

Thanks

Victor

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