scrolling field in a scrolling portal

[ggh]

I'm confused. I have two related databases, one that holds information (demographics) and another that most displays the data through multiple portals. I want the users to be able to scroll the portal and the larger text field within (student_information). The issue I've run into is that on some layouts users are allowed to edit the student_information field - no problem with the scroll bar working fine.

The issue is I need to lock entry of that field on some layouts, but still allow scrolling. If I sent the behavior to enter only in edit mode the scroll is gone. I thought about changing permission on a field level, but the users need to be able to edit on in one portal on a specific layout. Ideas?

[mr_vodka]

Create a calc field that just references that field. Add the scroll bar to that calc field.

[ggh]

Simple, elegant, perfect. Thanks so much.