Microsoft KB Archive/98298

= ACC: Empty Row in List Box Can Be Selected =

Article ID: 98298

Article Last Modified on 1/18/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Access 1.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Access 1.1 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Access 2.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Access 95 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Access 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q98298



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



SYMPTOMS
An empty or null row of a list box can be selected.



CAUSE
Null is a valid selection in Microsoft Access.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
It is also possible to select an empty or null value in a combo box.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior
 Create a new form.  Create a list box on the form with the following properties:

     Object: list box -     RowSourceType: Value List RowSource: 1;2;;4  On the View menu, click Form. Note that you can select the empty row between 2 and 4.

Keywords: kbprb KB98298

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