How to Use SelStart and SelLength in Microsoft Access VBA to Manipulate the Cursor and Selection

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In this Microsoft Access tutorial, we will learn how to use SelStart and SelLength properties in VBA to manipulate the cursor and text selection within a field. Discover how to programmatically set the cursor position or select specific text ranges, perfect for managing long text entries efficiently.
Silver Members & up get access to an Extended Cut of this video. In the extended cut, we will explore a technique for reading the selected text in a Microsoft Access field after it loses focus. I will show you how to maintain and retrieve the text selection information even when you toggle focus away from the control.
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