Hi!

I've created a User Form for people who are not experienced with Excel
The form includes text boxes as well as pull-downs (combo boxes).
was wondering if there was a way to use input masks (like in Access) t
prevent uses from entering inappropriate data.

For example, I have several date fields. Is it possible to have m
user form already have a mm/dd/yyyy format for them? Or, if that's no
possible, is there some way to make the User Form beep at them? I hav
prompts in the labels next to the boxes, but I'm afraid it won't b
enough.

The people on this forum have been so helpful. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Marianne :

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Marianne,

Date input masks are tricky.

I really had this correspondence with another poster that may help you

http://www.vbaexpress.com/forum/show...light=keypress

and also this one

http://tinyurl.com/9f9dg

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Hi!

I've created a User Form for people who are not experienced with Excel.
The form includes text boxes as well as pull-downs (combo boxes). I
was wondering if there was a way to use input masks (like in Access) to
prevent uses from entering inappropriate data.

For example, I have several date fields. Is it possible to have my
user form already have a mm/dd/yyyy format for them? Or, if that's not
possible, is there some way to make the User Form beep at them? I have
prompts in the labels next to the boxes, but I'm afraid it won't be
enough.

The people on this forum have been so helpful. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Marianne :)


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No, there is no built in support for it. If you want to use code to
validate the input using the the change event or exit event, then that would
really be the only recourse. No ability to provide a mask.

Validating dates is pretty tough.

03/06/2005 is a valid date, but is it the one you want. Perhaps use a
calendar control for selecting dates.

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I should also mention that I'm a novice at VBA. Your patience is
appreciated.

Marianne


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