My problem is that the textbox cannot do multiple paragraphs.  I tried
chr(10) and chr(13) but only get the unkown-character box displayed.
Also, the textbox only displays in light gray (too light) when enabled
is set to false (since it is read-only).

A label, on the other hand, presents a different problem - no
scrollbars so the amount of information is very limited.

So with a textbox, I would have to pad my paragraphs with spaces to
force line-feeds an live with the light gray text - or with a label, I
would have to break down the information into 40-50 seperate pieces
and force the user to click a button to go back and forth rather than
scrolling and live with the fact that they won't be able to cut and
paste sections freely.

I figure there MUST be some better way, but I cannot find it in any of
the help or reference material I have available.

???????????

Lee Weiner
weiner AT fuse DOT net
http://home.fuse.net/lweiner

There is a better way!!! And quite frankly, I am surprised you didn't find this in the help sect.

  a.. JOHN Q :->>  My problem is that the textbox cannot do multiple paragraphs.  I tried
  chr(10) and chr(13) but only get the unkown-character box displayed.
  ANSWER:->> A text box has a property boolean called "Multiline".  You first need to set this property to TRUE.  Once you have this set to TRUE, you can use the "vbCrLf" to create your paragraphs. Don't forget to also change the property "ScrollBars" to both.

  a.. JOHN Q :->>  Also, the textbox only displays in light gray (too light) when enabled
  is set to false (since it is read-only)
  b.. ANSWER:->> Whoever said to enable or disable a text box was the best way to prevent user input or interaction? I personally use the "LOCKED" boolean.  By using the LOCKED boolean, the text will still display black during runtime, or any color during design time. "(since it is read-only)" has nothing to do with it!   If your so concerned, maybe you might consider writing your own text control, or using someone elses.
  a.. JOHN Q :->>  ....they won't be able to cut and
   paste sections freely.  
  b.. ANSWER: ->> You can cut and past considering you use the clipboard functions correctly.  You may need to get creative with event procedures, but it can be done.

Greg

Lee,

That would work except the text is still light gray.  

Any way around that?

I am now using a rich text box, which does everything except
automatically format the line-lengths to fit in the box.

John

Instead of Chr(10) and Chr(13), use the correct combination Chr(13) +
Chr(10),
or the constant vbCrLf.  It will work perfectly.

Lee Weiner
weiner AT fuse DOT net
http://home.fuse.net/lweiner