[RESOLVED] disabling text box

I have a text box that I want to mostly disable. I would like the user to be able to copy the text, but that's all.
Here's the code for the keyDown event:

Code:

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e.Handled = True
If e.KeyCode = Keys.ControlKey + Keys.C Then
  System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard.SetText(rtbErrorList.Text)
End If

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I'm never getting into the If when I press ^C. Any suggestions?

Try e.KeyData instead of E.KeyCode

If Only copying the text in the text box no other operation is required you can set ReadOnly property to True, Still you can copy the text.

I think you are looking for code something like below:

Code:

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    Private Sub TextBox1_KeyDown(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs) Handles TextBox1.KeyDown
        If My.Computer.Keyboard.CtrlKeyDown Then
            Select Case e.KeyCode
                Case Keys.C
                Case Keys.V
                Case Keys.Right
                Case Keys.Left
                Case Else
                    e.Handled = True
            End Select
        Else
            Select Case e.KeyCode
                Case Keys.Right
                Case Keys.Left
                Case Else
                    e.Handled = True
            End Select

        End If
    End Sub

    Private Sub TextBox1_KeyPress(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Windows.Forms.KeyPressEventArgs) Handles TextBox1.KeyPress
        e.Handled = True
    End Sub

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The keydata should work also. I tested it under VS2005 and KeyData was = Keys.Control + Keys.C when Control + C was pressed

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Originally Posted by DataMiser

The keydata should work also. I tested it under VS2005 and KeyData was = Keys.Control + Keys.C when Control + C was pressed

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Yes, I agree. many people wouldn't have explored My.Computer, I just wanted freshers, newcomers and others to know about it.

Wow, I can't believe I missed that (well can't is such a strong word :)). Read-only is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you folks also for the heads up about the keyData.