Throwback Thursday: January 8, 2026
In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit a technique that lets you pause code until a form or report is closed--without some of the drawbacks of dialog forms.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
How to Pause Code Execution Until a Form or Report is Closed (Without Using acDialog)
Do you need to pause your code until the user closes a form or report but are running into problems using acDialog? This simple function is your answer.
Mike Wolfe
Pause Code Until a Form is Closed or Hidden (without acDialog)
Pausing code execution until a form is closed OR hidden can be a handy feature. This function delivers that without the other constraints of acDialog.
Mike Wolfe
Developer Humor
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