I have an Access front end and a MySQL back end. Is it possible to have a drop down list in a linked table. If so, how?
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I have an Access front end and a MySQL back end. Is it possible to have a drop down list in a linked table. If so, how?
Normally you would open the table in Access, in design view.
Then you select the field, then in the bottom part of the window, go to the lookup tab.
Then you select Combo box as the Display Control, and fill all the parameters.
It’s a bit complex the first time, I suggest you click in every property and press F1 to look at the help (even if the help is worse in every new version of MS products).
http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/access-help/create-a-list-box-combo-box-or-drop-down-list-box-HP005240581.aspx