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Old May 24th, 2010, 08:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.forms
alhotch
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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 ?

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Old May 24th, 2010, 10:08 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.forms
Jeanette Cunningham
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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
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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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Old May 25th, 2010, 12:28 AM posted to microsoft.public.access.forms
Linq Adams via AccessMonster.com
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Actually, you'd have to use a whole lot of labels, as labels have a 2,048
character limit.

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Old May 25th, 2010, 04:56 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.forms
alhotch
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Default Provide Help/Tutorial Form

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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