Make vbKeyReturn equivalent to vbKeyTab

[nvmoss]

I have developed a data entry form and set the tab order, but in entering data, it seems more intuitive to use the Enter Key than the Tab to change the focus to the next text box. Is there a way to make these two keys work the same way in this application? Thanks! nvmoss

[jimpar]

you could trap for keycode of 13

[nvmoss]

Thanks! I'm new at this. I assume that key code 13 is the Enter key, but how do I "trap" it? Thanks Again! nvmoss

[Nick Seng]

You "trap" it by adding this code in the KeyDown event

    If e.KeyCode = Keys.Enter Then

    End If

HTH

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[Charlie Williams]

I don't know why, but KeyPress tends to work better for this (for me, at least) than KeyDown.

' include whatever controls you want to have this functionality
Private Sub KeyPressed(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As KeyPressEventArgs) Handles _
TextBox1.KeyPress, TextBox2.KeyPress, TextBox3.KeyPress, TextBox4.KeyPress
If e.KeyChar = ChrW(13) Then
ProcessTabKey(True)
e.Handled = True
End If
End Sub

This isn't the only way to do what you want, but it works. Charlie if(!curlies){ return; }