Data Validation Combo Box list selection

Shadkng

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I am experimenting with the combo list boxes in order to have more control and options over regular lists. After I select an item from the combo list I have to click on another cell for it take affect, for lack of a better term. I would like it to work like a standard data validation list box where one click activates it. Below is the code I am using which basically is the code found in the online tutorials. Also, is there an option to use a single click instead of a double click? Thanks

Private Sub Worksheet_BeforeDoubleClick _
(ByVal Target As Range, _
Cancel As Boolean)
Dim str As String
Dim cboTemp As OLEObject
Dim ws As Worksheet
Set ws = ActiveSheet

Set cboTemp = ws.OLEObjects("TempCombo")
On Error Resume Next
With cboTemp
'clear and hide the combo box
.ListFillRange = ""
.LinkedCell = ""
.Visible = False
End With
On Error GoTo errHandler
If Target.Validation.Type = 3 Then
'if the cell contains
'a data validation list
Cancel = True
Application.EnableEvents = False
'get the data validation formula
str = Target.Validation.Formula1
str = Right(str, Len(str) - 1)
With cboTemp
'show the combobox with the list
.Visible = True
.Left = Target.Left
.Top = Target.Top
.Width = Target.Width + 5
.Height = Target.Height + 5
.ListFillRange = str
.LinkedCell = Target.Address
End With
cboTemp.Activate
'open the drop down list automatically
Me.TempCombo.DropDown
End If

errHandler:
Application.EnableEvents = True
Exit Sub

End Sub
'=========================================
Private Sub TempCombo_LostFocus()
With Me.TempCombo
.Top = 10
.Left = 10
.Width = 0
.ListFillRange = ""
.LinkedCell = ""
.Visible = False
.Value = ""
End With
End Sub
 

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