how can i make my...

  • text box
  • list box
  • date picker
  • combo box


read-only? i know the .enabled = false; property but it turns the forecolor to gray which i dont want.

i want the color to stay as black (normal) but the user should not be able to ammend it until he clicks the edit button.

PS: I am willing to do this for the navigation of records (move first, move next, move previous, move last).

hope i made my self clear.

thanks.