Password character for inputbox

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Hi,
Is it possible to set a password character for an input box? How?
Thanks
Furqan

Posted 28-Feb-11 4:54am

Furqan Sehgal

Updated 28-Feb-11 5:06am

Kschuler

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Sandeep Mewara 28-Feb-11 11:05am

Though thatraja replied, you closed the question, I am still confused on what was asked here! :doh:

Kschuler 28-Feb-11 11:08am

Ha. You wrote "inputbox" but I read "textbox". My answer does not apply. Good question though.

Sandeep Mewara 28-Feb-11 11:26am

I thought the same and was confused! :)

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thatraja · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-28T04:59:00

Solution 1

AFAIK we can't.

So create a customized window[Panel with textbox(set password character)] for your requirement, that's all.

EDIT
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Hi Furqan,

I have found 2 links in VB6, if possible try that in VB.NET

Hook the standard VB Inputbox to allow maximum length, password character and numbers only parameters.[^]

InputBox with Password Characters[^]

But I recommend Customized input box(Panel/form with textbox) in VB.NET

Custom Inputbox - Create your own inputbox. [^]

InputBox [C#][^]

Posted 28-Feb-11 4:59am

thatraja

Updated 28-Feb-11 5:48am

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Furqan Sehgal 28-Feb-11 11:03am

I thought the same but no loss if we ask !!!!
Thanks anyway.....
Furqan

thatraja 28-Feb-11 11:06am

/*I thought the same but no loss if we ask !!!! */
Yeah, that's really a good habit.
/*Thanks anyway..... */
You welcome man.

Sandeep Mewara 28-Feb-11 11:06am

Since you answered it and is as per OP's expectation, please explain the question to me. Curious now. :)

thatraja 28-Feb-11 11:09am

He want to mask the text on input box, but that's impossible(AFAIK). So I suggested the customized thing which is far better. That's it.
BTW don't you used input box? :-)....kidding sandeep.

Sandeep Mewara 28-Feb-11 11:19am

Mask the text as in? I set the property to password type and it's done. Now?

BTW don't you used input box?
Looks like I have not! :doh:

thatraja 28-Feb-11 11:24am

/*I set the property to password type and it's done.*/
But you can't set that for input box because it's just a run-time window(you can give only input message, default text in that textbox). That's the thing.

/*Looks like I have not! :doh:*/
For me too, it's been long time used in VB 6. :-)

Sandeep Mewara 28-Feb-11 11:26am

Looks like yesterdays match hangover! bye!

thatraja 28-Feb-11 11:50am

not that much...BTW why bye quickly? tired? come to GIT :-)