You're definitely on the right track with class modules. As I say in my videos, they're really cool for promoting code reuse and keeping those repetitive tasks cleaner, especially if you have logic or behaviors you want to apply to multiple controls across forms. I start covering this exact topic in Access Developer 50, so if you're interested in getting deeper into classes, that's a good lesson to check out.

The main pros of using class modules in Access are that they let you encapsulate functionality and reduce repetitive code. They can give your projects a cleaner, more modular approach, especially if you keep running into the same copy-and-paste code across different objects, like those combo box search events you mentioned.

The cons? Well, they do add some complexity. You have to manage object references carefully, and it's easy to overcomplicate things for small projects where a simple function or macro might do the same job. Also, class modules in Access are honestly not something most Access developers ever need, so make sure you're using them for the right reasons.

In my own experience, over 30 years of working with Access, I've never run into a situation where I absolutely had to use a class module, but they are definitely helpful for advanced users who love organizing and reusing code.

If you've got any ideas for class module stuff, let me know. Maybe I'll add them to an upcoming developer lesson.

Access Developer 50