>Some clarification...
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>I am using optimistic table buffering and multilocks is on. I can type changes into any field and they remain visible after the cursor leaves the field. If I copy text into the field and leave the field, the copied text disappears. What is different between typing and copying text into a field?
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>I use TABLEUPDATE() once the grid loses focus.
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>Thanks

Hi Barbara

The grid doesn't have a lost focus. I'd add save and cancel buttons.

I created a new form, dropped a grid on it. I set the grid's recordsource to members. The form.Load method is this:

SET TALK OFF
SET MULTILOCKS ON
USE MEMBERS IN 0
CURSORSETPROP("Buffering",5,"MEMBERS")

the save button click code is

IF NOT TABLEUPDATE(.T.,.F.,"MEMBERS")
  AERROR(laError)
  MESSAGEBOX("Save failed")
  SUSPEND
ENDIF

The copy/paste works fine. Build such a form, see that it works and use it as a baseline for comparison of your form.