>Okay so let's say I ahve the 9 fields for SSN, is there a way programmatically to change the font for each field when necessary then return it to its default??
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Sounds like you're looking at my sugguestion, and no one else has chimed in...
ok...
You could change the font in the when and valid methods, or the getfocus and lostfocus method
When: This.Font = "NewTimesRoman"
Valid: This.Font = "New Courier"

You could also change the color, boldness, italic, etc.....all the properties.