Drop down list for a table?

[jack.vier]

I have a table that I am manipulating as a table, not as a form. Is it
possible to have a drop down list in a table?

I came across this:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp....0bced904cccbfa

The person answering the question seems to imply that a form should be
used if a drop down list is needed. Am I correct in thinking that a
form should be used?

Thanks.

[Jens Schilling]

Hi,

I have a table that I am manipulating as a table, not as a form. Is it
possible to have a drop down list in a table?

I came across this:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp....0bced904cccbfa

The person answering the question seems to imply that a form should be
used if a drop down list is needed. Am I correct in thinking that a
form should be used?

Even though you could use lookup fields in a table, it's highly recommended
not to use them, as you can read here:

http://www.mvps.org/access/lookupfields.htm

So use a form to avoid any problems...

Regards
Jens

[Salad]

ja*******@instr uction.com wrote:

I have a table that I am manipulating as a table, not as a form. Is it
possible to have a drop down list in a table?

I came across this:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp....0bced904cccbfa

The person answering the question seems to imply that a form should be
used if a drop down list is needed. Am I correct in thinking that a
form should be used?

Thanks.

Yes, you can create a dropdown. When you add a field in the table,
you'll see a General tab and a Lookup tab, Select lookup.

Others may supply you with the pros/cons of doing so.

[Bob Quintal]

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ja*******@instr uction.com wrote:

>I have a table that I am manipulating as a table, not as a
form. Is it possible to have a drop down list in a table?

I came across this:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp.databases.ms-

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The person answering the question seems to imply that a form
should be used if a drop down list is needed. Am I correct in
thinking that a form should be used?

Thanks.

Yes, you can create a dropdown. When you add a field in the
table, you'll see a General tab and a Lookup tab, Select
lookup.

Others may supply you with the pros/cons of doing so.

Pro: nothing
Con: too many to list, including: failed searches, failed
filters, all sort of problems with queries, forms and reports.

Besides, manipulating a table, without using a form can be
difficult as you cannot control many aspects of accidental
change, automation, etc. --
Bob Quintal

PA is y I've altered my email address.

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[fredg]

On Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:54:43 -0000, ja*******@instr uction.com wrote:

I have a table that I am manipulating as a table, not as a form. Is it
possible to have a drop down list in a table?

I came across this:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp....0bced904cccbfa

The person answering the question seems to imply that a form should be
used if a drop down list is needed. Am I correct in thinking that a
form should be used?

Thanks.

I haven't read your specific google link, but ....
yes, a form should be used for data entry, data editing, etc.
A table should be used for data storage.

You haven't said what you are 'manipulating' so there is nothing else
I can suggest, other than if you want the 'View' of a table, setting a
form to Datasheet View, if that will help.

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