CSIS 572-Using List Boxes

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Using List Boxes

Using List Boxes

You use a list box to make a selection from a list of available options. For example, you can use the Font Family list box in the WordPad window (see figure below) to change your font type.

To select an item from a list box using the mouse:

Procedures:
1. Open WordPad.
2. Click on the down arrow next to the Font Family list box.
3. In the Font Family list box, scroll down to another choice.
4. When you highlight a different font, notice that the item you select is automatically displayed in the linked text box above the drop-down list.
5. Click on your choice to accept the selection.
6. Click outside the list or press Esc to close the list without making the selection.

Wordpad Open dialog box with parts identified

i.e. A list box in the WordPad window.

To select an item from a drop-down list box using the mouse:

1. Open the list box by clicking the down-arrow .
2. Click the appropriate list item.

To select a drop-down list box item using the keyboard:

1. Press Alt + selection letter to activate the list box.
2. Press the down arrow key to open the drop-down list box.
3. Press the up and down arrow keys or PageUp and PageDown to scroll through the list.
4. Press Enter to make your selection and close the dialog box.

Try selecting a drop-down list within the WordPad window.

Procedures:
1. In the WordPad window, press the Alt key to make the menu bar active with selection letters.
2. Select H for the Help tab and S1 to highlight the Font Size list.
3. Use the up and down arrow to move through the list and choose your selection.
4. Press Enter to accept the selection.

i.e. Selection letters in the WordPad window.

i.e. A drop-down list box in the WordPad window.

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Last updated January 19, 2014
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