Unbound textbox doesn't accept input

Question

Hello,

I have an unbound text box in the header of a form. It filters the form (split form) after the update.

The problem is no one can enter any values in the text box.

In the properties, it is not locked, and it is enabled. It was working earlier today and then ceased to accept input.

I have erased the text box and added a new textbox multiple times, but they all will not accept input. That did not fix the problem.

What would cause an unbound text box, never used before and only used as a filter (not attached to any query), to become locked?

Tammy

Answer 1

I think the issue is training. But whatever.

Answer 2

I had to restart the form.

The filtering via textboxes and comboboxes is a user request. They find it easier to filter for critical information using unbound boxes in the header.

Thanks Everyone.

Answer 3

Hello,

I have an unbound text box in the header of a form. It filters the form (split form) after the update.

The advantage of a split form is in its ability to use datasheet filtering to drill down to the record(s) you want to see. So I'm not sure why you would want to use an unbound text box for filtering.

Answer 4

It could be that the form's AllowEdits property is set to False (No).  If this is the case, to prevent edits set the AllowEdits property to True (Yes), and lock and disable the bound controls individually by means of their Locked and Enabled properties.

Answer 5

Did you change any form properties?