Filtering Records

Hi, I'm new to Access so this is probably a stupid question.
I am creating a patient database. I want to create a form in which you
enter a SSN # and that person's name and ID number will appear. The
purpose of the form would be to see if the patient has a previous
record or if the patient is new. I can't use dropdown lists or
anything because I can't have SSNs accessible or patient info showing.
Basically if you don't already have the SSN# of the patient you can't
see their record. So far I've only been able to use temperary filters.
Can someone tell me how make a form like the one I described. Thanks
so much!!

The code for a text box is exactly the same as for a combo.

Just use code such as this in the AfterUpdate event of the text box:
Using a Combo Box to Find Records
at:
http://allenbrowne.com/ser-03.html

If you want to go to a new record when the number is not found, add:
If Not Me.NewRecord Then
RunCommand acCmdRecordsGotoNew
End If

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