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Lookup/ Combo Box issue

I have a look-up field that is linked to a table of only 2 fields. The 2
fields are ID# and Name. When I choose from the list in the table or the
form I can only see the ID# in the field after the choice is made. I want to
see the name. Help!!!!
Nov 13 '05 #1
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under the combobox's format properties, select "widths" and type in 0,3
this will hide the first column and show only the second with a width
of 3...

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