Ed,

When I say wildcard I mean any different numbers in a particular
format string? The format of the string would remain the same, ie
7425-234-3453-2345, however the actual number would change.
Thanks
B


>You will check Textbox.Value property. I don't understand what you call 'wildcard' characters.
>
>>Ed,
>>
>>What if I want to change these actual characters each time. Ie
>>Product registration number for each user? How do I check wildcard
>>characters in a string?
>>
>>Thanks and have a good day!
>>
>>Becky
>>
>>
>>>>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