>>>>I have to admit I've never used rowsourcetype of 2, but assuming it's taking both columns - is the controlsource initialized to a numeric value, and does the cursor have any records? That's what I'd check.
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>>>Yes, I'm initializing to a form property that contains a numeric value and yes, the cursor has records. The combo looks right when the form first opens, but after making a selection, doesn't show the selected value.
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>>>Tamar
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>>What if you don't bind it to thisform's property (leave the controlsource blank), but do it programmatically (in InteractiveChange)?
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>>I don't recall having combo bound to a form's property.
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>I'll check it out, but I bind controls to properties all the time.

So do I, that shouldn't be the cause.

Could it be a resurfacing of the old bug? Message #783781 and the rest that goes with it.