>The only changes from default in the columns is Sparse = .F. and SelectOnEntry = .f.
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>When the form is first loaded the data in the cells has no margin at top and left. (Looks Ugly.) When I click on any cell in a column the margin gets set properly on all cells in the column and stays that way as long as the form exists. What can I do to set the margin from the start?

Do you have focus on the grid when form starts?