>vfp 3.0 win 95
>
>I need to compare a string of characters typed into
>a text box.
>
>Say for example Q7428-452-6587-1234
>
>I need to check alpa and numeric characters in a specific
>order. I want the form to check for this string before it
>will run the form.
>
>Thanks and have a good day!
>
>Becky

This is standard way:
IF cString1=="Q7428-452-6587-1234"
ELSE
ENDIF