ACC: Edit Find Dialog Box Is Modal in Form View

Last reviewed: May 28, 1997
Article ID: Q95651

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 7.0, 97

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you are in the Edit Find dialog box in Microsoft Access, you cannot switch focus back to the form. You must close the Edit Find dialog box before you can continue working with the form.

CAUSE

The Edit Find dialog box is modal. When you open a modal form, you cannot gain access to any other Microsoft Access objects until you close or hide the form.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

Start Microsoft Access and open any database.
Open a form with an editable field (for example, a text box) in Form view.
On the Edit menu, click Find. Note that now you are unable to shift focus back to the form. You must click Close in the Edit Find dialog box.

REFERENCES:

For more information about the modal property of forms, search the Help Index for "Modal property."

Keywords : kbui UifOthr
Version : 1.0 1.1 2.0 7.0 97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : X86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: May 28, 1997
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