From: BruceM via AccessMonster.com on
This is not exactly what you were asking about, but here is a way to add a
new item to the list using the Not In List event (the combo box Limit to List
property is set to Yes):

http://www.mvps.org/access/forms/frm0015.htm

JB10 wrote:
>Also wondering if after the new list item is added, is there a way to avoid
>having to select it from the list. Can it automatically be selected after
>adding it?
>
>>I have a form which is designed to enter information about jobs we have
>>completed. It has 3 combo boxes for different types of contacts that are
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>>contact does not show up in the original job form unless I close out of that
>>and reopen it.

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