Is it possible to expand size of combo boxes?

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I'm creating forms using Word 2007 using the Legacy options but saving the
forms in Word 97 - 2003 format. Combo boxes only allow for 50 characters per
drop-down item. Is there any way to expand the maximum number of allowed
characters per drop-down item? Ideally I'd like to have as many as 125
characters per item.
 
I'm creating forms using Word 2007 using the Legacy options but saving the
forms in Word 97 - 2003 format. Combo boxes only allow for 50 characters per
drop-down item. Is there any way to expand the maximum number of allowed
characters per drop-down item? Ideally I'd like to have as many as 125
characters per item.
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You'll have to create a userform (a custom dialog box) and put a combo box in
it. See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306258 for instructions.
 
You can also filter the items in your template-based combobox.

Check out this applet that demonstrates both methods (the on-template, and
the on-UserForm methods):

http://www.box.net/shared/static/wu2pcxt0kk.zip

Note:
-- When you first call up the template, the UserForm pops up.
-- To use the template dropdown filter, you need to lock your template.
-- The underlying code can be seen by activating the Visual Basic Toolbar
button (View-> Toolbar-> Visual Basic). It is not password protected.

Enjoy,
Al
 
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