question one has been answered elsewhere in this thread. re question two:
if i understand correctly, you want the first value in the combobox control
to display in the control itself, before anything is selected by the user.
if the combobox control is *unbound* (ControlSource property is blank), and
if the values in the dropdown list are static - always the same, and in the
same order - then you should be able to set the control's DefaultValue to
what you know is the first value in the list. if the dropdown list is not
static, it might still be done; i've never tried it, so i'm not sure. but if
that's the situation, post back and we'll have a go at it.

hth


"Ray C" wrote in message
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I have taken to using Combo Boxes in my main form instead of using a
seperate
Menu or Switchboard and I have two questions.
1. Is it possible to have the Combo Box Selection drop down when the combo
is selected as being live? I have tried all sorts bu can only have the
combo
box display and the dropdowb selection become "live" when I click the
small
arrow at the side. I would like it to display the options as I am offering
the selections to the user.
2. is there any way to make the combo's first item available in the list
be
displayed first? What I mean here is that Combo 1 with Option 1, option 2,
option 3 etc as its selections would show option 1 in the Combo Box with
Option 1, shown again as the lead option in the drop down menu.

Any thoughts, help appreciated Thanks Ray C