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Re: How to create Combobox accepting more chars than visible

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From: Gary White [dBVIPS]
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 00:00
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On Fri, 19 Mar 1999 20:54:08 +0100, Thomas Bretz-Rieck wrote:

> yes, it is using a proportional font.
> but is using a non-proportional font and sizing the combo 35 chars wide the
> only way to solve my problem. I hope not! Cause what shall I do if I have a
> database field that is 240 chars wide and I need a combo.

It still should display what is being typed within the viewable area
regardless of the font.


Gary White [dBVIPS]

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