How do I change backcolor of textbox based on the value inside it?

[RobT]

Lets see if I can explain-

I have a text box (rich text box) in a form. Inside the box, some data gets put in there- specifically insurance information.

Normally, the box doesn't need to change color to alert the user there's a problem with the text that's inside, because the information is usually good.

But there are a few phrases that need to alert the user there's a problem.

For example, if the words "Not Found AS OF:" appear anywhere in the box, I need the background to show red. Or, if the words "Letter #1" appear in the box, it needs to show red. Absent of any key words, the box is normal (white).

I thought a simple If/Else statement would do the trick, but it's not.

 
        If txtInsurance.Text = "Not Found: AS OF" Then
            txtInsurance.ForeColor = Color.Red
        Else
            txtInsurance.ForeColor = Color.Black
        End If
 
 
 

I know that says ForeColor, I'm playing around with fore vs BackColor.

Can anyone help?

[David Gluth]

Use the “contains” function. Be very specific in your search text. For example your text says “if the words "Not Found AS OF:"” while your sample code says “"Not Found: AS OF" Notice the location of the “:” in the two – they are not alike and would not be found. Visual basic compares are case sensitive so you should also change the text to either all upper or all lower before comparing

If TextBox1.Text.ToUpper.Contains("NOT FOUND AS OF") Then
            TextBox1.BackColor = Color.Red
        End If
 

[RobT]

David- thanks for your quick reply. Your solution worked for me, and was a good suggestion.