Is it possible to expand size of combo boxes?

[She11eyS]

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.

 

[Jay Freedman]

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.

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.

 

[alborg]

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