Properties of combo box content control Word 2007

[José Spanjaard]

Hi all,
In Word 2007, I have inserted a combo box as content control. In the
Properties I can set a 'Display name' and a 'Value'. But whatever I do, only
the display name is shown in the form. Does anyone know what the function of
'Value' is?

Thanks for your help!
Jose

 

[Beth Melton]

The Value in a content controls is used if the content control is bound to a
database or custom XML stored in your document. This enables data entered in
a content control to be passed to the database using matching values the
database. (If you are familiar with relational databases, the Value would be
for your foreign key in the table.)

For example, if the Display Name is "Accounting" but foreign key is
expecting a value, such as "200" for Accounting, then you'd enter 200 in the
Value text box. That way your data is passed to the database correctly but
users don't need to memorize the various codes in order to make the correct
selection.


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[José Spanjaard]

Thank you, Beth, that is very helpful!

 

[Beth Melton]

You're welcome.


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