Thread: disabling user input in a .NET 2.0 Combo box control

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    disabling user input in a .NET 2.0 Combo box control

    hi all,

    Does anyone know a clean way to prevent the user from entering thier own text into a combo box? I like the drop down menu over a list box style scrolling menu, but need to prevent the user from entering thier own text.

    thanks.

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    carry on JaWiB's Avatar
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    I believe you want the CBS_DROPDOWNLIST style
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    Yes, my avatar is stolen anonytmouse's Avatar
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    Set the DropDownStyle property to DropDownList.

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    thanks for your help, works perfectly.

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