SelStart & SelLength: Cursor & Selection in Access VBA

In this Microsoft Access tutorial, we will learn how to use SelStart and SelLength properties in VBA to manipulate the cursor and text selection within a field. Discover how to programmatically set the cursor position or select specific text ranges, perfect for managing long text entries efficiently.

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In the extended cut, we will explore a technique for reading the selected text in a Microsoft Access field after it loses focus. I will show you how to maintain and retrieve the text selection information even when you toggle focus away from the control.

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Prerequisites

• Intro to VBA

Links

• On Got Focus
• Len & Other String Functions

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TechHelp Access, SelStart, SelLength, manipulate cursor, manipulate selection, On Got Focus event, cursor position, text selection, zero-based index, textbox properties, VBA developer, Len function, SetFocus method, MsgBox, reading selection, select text, programming examples