ACC2000: How to Hide the Combo Box Drop-Down Arrow on a Form

This article demonstrates a method that you can use to hide the drop-down arrow on a combo box until the combo box is selected.

NOTE: This article explains a technique demonstrated in the sample file, FrmSmp00.mdb. For additional information about how to obtain this sample file, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

To hide the drop-down arrow on a combo box when the combo box is not selected, follow these steps:

1. Open the sample database Northwind.mdb.
2. Open the Orders form in Design view.
3. Add a rectangle control to the form. Size and move the rectangle control so that it completely covers the drop-down arrow on the EmployeeID combo box.
4. Set the BackColor property of the rectangle to match the BackColor property of the section; set the BackStyle property to Normal; and set the BorderStyle to Transparent
5. View the form in Form view. Note that you can see the drop-down arrow on the EmployeeID combo box only when the combo box is selected.

For more information about BackColor, BackStyle, or BorderStyle properties, click Microsoft Help on the Help menu, type BackColor, BackStyle, BorderStyle, or Windows color scheme in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.