How can I get a tab function to work in a <textarea></textarea> field when a user inputs information - currently the only way that information can be separated is by the space bar? I need it so that when the information that is entered is displayed on a page then it formats the tabs that have been added using the following:

<%=replace(replace(strVar, vbTab, "<BR>"), vbCrLf, "<BR>")%>

But when I hit tab on the keyboard, it jumps to the next field on the form.

Can anyone help me?

thanks

Adam

You need to handle the onKeyDown event; check this blog out:
http://www.dotnetjunkies.com/WebLog/.../01/10607.aspx

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Great, thanks; I've managed to sort it so that I can get the tabs working in the <textarea></textarea>

My next question is displaying these tabs that have been added in an asp page that is updated via the <textarea></textarea>

I'm trying to use:

 <%=replace(replace(strDescription, vbTab, "<BR>"), vbCrLf, "<BR>")%>

but it's not appearing correctly.

thanks

Adam