Specifies whether a value entered in the text portion of a ComboBox must match an entry in the existing list portion of the control. The user can enter non-matching values, but may not leave the control until a matching value is entered.

Syntax

object.MatchRequired [= Boolean]

The MatchRequired property syntax has these parts:

Part Description
object Required. A valid object.
Boolean Optional. Whether the text entered must match an existing item in the list.

Settings

The settings for Boolean are:

Value Description
True The text entered must match an existing list entry.
False The text entered can be different from all existing list entries (default).

Remarks

If the MatchRequired property is True, the user cannot exit the ComboBox until the text entered matches an entry in the existing list. MatchRequired maintains the integrity of the list by requiring the user to select an existing entry.

Note
Not all enforce this property.