>>>>>I have a combo box on a form that works great. However, I would like it to be able to 'save' info entered that is not in the list.
>>>>>I have tried different code , but cannot seem to get it correct.
>>>>>can anyone suggest a solution?
>>>>>TIA
>>>>>DAN
>>>>
>>>>*** Combo.Lostfocus event
>>>>If Not (This.Value==This.Displayvalue) && it indicates that the entry is not part of list
>>>>*** insert new record to the table behind the combo
>>>>Endif
>>>
>>>Thanks Ed....
>>>
>>>Would my code be
>>>
>>>If Not (This.Value==This.Displayvalue)
>>>Append blank
>>>Endif
>>>
>>>??
>>>
>>>Dan
>>
>>Nope. It will be like:
>>

>>If Not (This.Value==This.Displayvalue)
>> Insert Into mytable (myfield) values(this.displayvalue)
>>Endif
>>

>>You may also add Combo.Requery if you want added record to be seen in combo immediately.
>
>Thanks Ed, this code works good.
>However , even tho it does add the inputed data to the drop down list,
>it still doesnt keep the info in the field , unless one drops down and chooses it...
>Is there a way to also keep the added info in the field???

Do you mean a field- controlsource of this combo? If yes, then just add
Replace myfield1 with This.Displayvalue in mytable1
in the same place (right after Insert).