>I need to display formatted text on the screen from which the operator can read to others over the phone. The screen will include instructions to the operator as well as the script to be read.
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>Displaying a memo field doesn't quite do it because special characters are required such as italics, bold etc.
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>Oleboundcontrol seems to be very slow and does allow changes to be made if keys are depressed while viewing, which we do not want.
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>I would prefer not to call in other sub applications.
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>Does anyone know of any other options?
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>TIA
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>Regards,
>
>Bill

You can save Rich Formatted Text in a memo field and display it using the Microsoft Rich Textbox ActiveX control. You can do things in the KeyPress event to disable entry of certain or all keys. You could also display HTML text in a browser control but then I believe you must require all your users to use Internet Explorer.

HTH

Dan