Question : Access multi-column combobox selection

I am using a multi-column combobox on a form. When user selects a row, the first column is displayed in the combobox. How can I change this to display the 2nd column in the combobox once selected ?

I know I can change first & second columns around, but I  wish to keep them as they are.

Answer : Access multi-column combobox selection

It's an old technique.

Suppose your source is currently:
SELECT FieldA, FieldB, FieldC FROM TableName
with a column widths, say:
1; 3; 3

But you want FieldB to be displayed upon selection then you could change the source to
SELECT FieldB, FieldA, FieldB, FieldC FROM TableName
and up your column count to 4 (of course) and set your columns to:
0.002; 1; 3; 3

That way the first column won't be rendered in your dropped down list (it's too narrow).
However, as the first non-zero width column listed, it will be displayed upon selection of the value.

Cheers.