Field Validation

[iam]

I have a text field on my database set to:

Require Yes
Allow Zero Length No

I am still able to hit enter AND tab without a problem.
What I want is when I hit enter OR tab an error box to come up.

Where do I put the code for this.
On the Validation Rule on the form or on the validation rule for the
field itself.

 

[Rick B]

You would have to build code in the field's exit or change event.

Validation rules only apply when you try to save the record.

Rick B

 

[Brendan Reynolds]

If this is a new record, the Required property won't cause any error until
and unless you attempt to save the record. In a form, you could add some
text to the Exit event of the text box to check that data has been entered.

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[iam]

You would have to build code in the field's exit or change event.

Validation rules only apply when you try to save the record.

Rick B

Thanks!

 

[iam]

If this is a new record, the Required property won't cause any error until
and unless you attempt to save the record. In a form, you could add some
text to the Exit event of the text box to check that data has been entered.

Thanks!