Form field contents always selected

[DougKMiles]

This falls into the “hope this is your biggest problem” category, but I created a form with a calculated field in it. Every time I open that form, the contents of that field are selected and highlighted.

I thought maybe changing the tab order might stop it from doing this, but it still opens up selected. I’ve tried a few other things and nothing changes it.

Any thoughts on how to stop it from selecting this field?

Many thanks!
dm

I’ve attached a sample copy of the data base. The form where this is occurring is called “Long_Stock”

I’m working on a Mac OS 10.10.5, LO version 5.2.4.2

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

TradingJrnl_demo.odb

[rautamiekka]

Could you add the file, or a sample, as an attachment so we can try it too ? If the screenshot shows all of the columns, then there should be no need to anonymize any data. Also, your LO version and operating system release.

[DougKMiles]

There’s a ton of data in this entire project. Let me see if I can create a stripped down version to upload. Standby… thanks!

[Ratslinger]

This appears to be a totals only field which requires no entry or edit. Use this all the time. Change the field properties Enabled to No and Tabstop to No. For appearance I also change Border to Without frame.

Edit: Just looked at you sample. The highlighting comes from the Hide selection property of the field. Change it to Yes.

[DougKMiles]

Thanks Mr. R. Yes, it’s a totals field. I did change the field properties as you indicated (including style guide), but it’s still coming up with the amount selected.

[Ratslinger]

Sorry for all the editing. Wasn’t satisfied with my own answer.

[DougKMiles]

Yes! Of course “Hide Selection” Why didn’t I think of that? Many thanks!

[Ratslinger]

Same reason it took me three tries! Sometimes we overlook the obvious.