Q132677: How to Place Insertion Point at Far Left of Field on Entry

Article: Q132677
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0 
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SUMMARY
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When entering data, a user may click a field and end up placing the insertion
point into the middle of the field instead of the beginning. This article
describes a simple method a developer can use to ensure that the insertion point
is always placed at the far left of a data entry field anytime it is entered.

MORE INFORMATION
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In the Click Event of the object where this functionality is desired, type the
following as a User Procedure:

     KEYBOARD '{HOME}'

This causes the insertion point (cursor) to always go to the far left upon entry
of this object.

Additional query words: VFoxWin

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP300
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0

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