Combo box opens without drop-down arrow?

[Guest]

Access 2003. I have a subform on a form, where the subform has a collection
of 22 bounded checkbox controls. Three of these contols trigger the visible
property of three respective combobox contols on the same subform. Each of
these three checkboxes, when checked (same as Yes in a Yes/No) correctly
leads to the display of a combo box. This is coded by setting the combobox
property Visible = True.

My problem is the combo boxes each open without the standard drop-down arrow
displayed. If I type a character or two into the combo box fields, the arrow
suddenly appears with full function. How do I get rid of this aggravating
improper control opening?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ken Snell [MVP]]

Just guessing, but it sounds as if some other control (label, box, etc.) is
overlapping the combo box where the arrow is. When you click in the combo
box, it gets the focus and "moves" above the overlapping control.

 

[Guest]

Sometimes that simplest thing doesn't come as easily as it should. Thanks
very much Ken. With your great insight, and oh so basic suggestion, problem
is fully resolved. Much appreciated.

 

[Ken Snell [MVP]]

You're welcome.