From: tac@tac.co.uk   
      
   "Phlip"  wrote in message   
   news:ia2Nf.17971$NS6.5433@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...   
   > code_wrong wrote:   
   >   
   >> Visual Basic (not dot net)   
   >> what is the best way to check the User has entered an integer into an   
   >> InputBox?   
   >   
   > Use a masked input box that rejects invalid entries at the keystroke.   
   >   
   > Look up "masked input" - there were lots of options for VB6. 6 years ago.   
   >   
   > And upgrade to a dynamic OO language as soon as you can. VB6 will bring   
   > you   
   > down.   
      
   unfortunately I am restricted to using inputbox() ... why? .. if I change   
   the method for input now, the students will likely will be traumatised ..   
   these are very early days   
      
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