>As also Pamela said, if you use "=" (evaluate) sign, it's evaluated for one record and the result is applied to all. So you would get all Bold or none bold. If you use "=" also quote it or simply don't use "=". Dynamic* need an expression, not a value. That expression is reevaluated dynamically for each grid control refresh.
>Cetin

yes - that worked - drop the '=' and you get bold where you want it. Not sure I understand the logic behind the behaviour with the '=' sign but as long as it works we can just store it with all the other wrinkles!

Thanks

Harry