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Provide Help/Tutorial Form
I'd like to add a form to an operational database that the users can look at
for info on how to use the application; what to do if errors occur; etc. What is the best way to provide the information ? A TextBox is limited to 255 characters; A MemoType has 64K characters; An Attachment - requires availability of the underlying product (Word, etc.). A LabelType field ? Recommendations ? |
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Provide Help/Tutorial Form
If you are using only a single form or a couple of forms, put the info into
a label control, or several label controls. Jeanette Cunningham MS Access MVP -- Melbourne Victoria Australia "alhotch" wrote in message ... I'd like to add a form to an operational database that the users can look at for info on how to use the application; what to do if errors occur; etc. What is the best way to provide the information ? A TextBox is limited to 255 characters; A MemoType has 64K characters; An Attachment - requires availability of the underlying product (Word, etc.). A LabelType field ? Recommendations ? |
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Actually, you'd have to use a whole lot of labels, as labels have a 2,048
character limit. -- There's ALWAYS more than one way to skin a cat! Answers/posts based on Access 2000/2003 Message posted via http://www.accessmonster.com |
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Thanks to both of you for your valuable input. I was not aware that a "label"
type field can only handle a total of 2k characters. I suspect my "Help/Tutorial" information form will exceed the "label" limit. Thus, a memo field will most likely be my first choice. "alhotch" wrote: I'd like to add a form to an operational database that the users can look at for info on how to use the application; what to do if errors occur; etc. What is the best way to provide the information ? A TextBox is limited to 255 characters; A MemoType has 64K characters; An Attachment - requires availability of the underlying product (Word, etc.). A LabelType field ? Recommendations ? |
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