>>>I would like to display a grid displaying the contents of a cursor, but with no row selected. Is that possible?
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>>>Thanks,
>>>Jim
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>>Check How to make a grid appear like a list similar to list box FAQ #8092
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>Naomi,
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>thanks for your quick reply.
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>that is a bit more complicated than I need. But, I think what it tells me is that there is no simple way to just unselect everything to start.
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>In my case, I want nothing selected when I first display the grid, and then highlight things when the user begins selecting. So, the easy thing is to turn highlighting of. And, then back on when he/she selects something.
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>Let me give that a try.
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>Jim

Yes, turn off highlighting properties (few of them) for start. When you're ready to start selecting, turn then back on.