Microsoft KB Archive/95641

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PRB: Toolbox Selection Lost When Toolbox Is Closed
'Article ID: Q95641

Creation Date: 18-FEB-1993

Revision Date: 19-SEP-1996' The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Access versions 1.0 and 1.1

SYMPTOMS

The toolbox will not retain your selection when it is closed and then reopened.

RESOLUTION

The toolbox will always be reset to the Pointer when you reopen it. If you want your selection to be saved, choose the Lock button at the bottom of the toolbox.

STATUS

This behavior no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior


 * 1) Open a form in Design view.
 * 2) From the View menu, choose Toolbox.
 * 3) Select an item on the toolbox other than the Pointer.
 * 4) From the View menu, choose Toolbox (this will close the toolbox). Note that the cursor still reflects the current tool selection as expected.
 * 5) From the View menu, choose Toolbox to reopen the toolbox. The Pointer will be selected.
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Additional reference words: 1.00 1.10

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