property ComboBox.UseTabKey as Boolean

Retrieves or sets a value that indicates whether the control uses the TAB key for changing the searching column.

TypeDescription
Boolean A boolean expression that indicates whether the control uses the TAB key for changing the searching column.
By default, the UseTabKey property is True. By default, the TAB key is used to change the searching column. The SearchColumnIndex property to specify the index of the searching column. The control provides incremental search feature, so user can type characters and the control looks for items that match the typed characters. Use the AutoSearch property to enable or disable the incremental searching. Use the MarkSearchColumn property to hide the rectangle around the searching column. Use the UseTabKey property to allow to container navigating through its controls. Use the AdjustSearchColumn property to allow displaying a hidden column in the control's label area. Use the Visible property to hide a column.