>I have a textbox where I want the default type to be numeric. I know I can put a 0 in the value property of the textbox, but I don't want the zero to be displayed in the textbox initially. Is there another way to make the textbox numeric? or is there a way to not show the zero initially?
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>Thanks,
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>Paul

I have an app running now for a user that absolutely insisted all fields be blanked initially including numerics. This is what made her happiest:

ControlSource lcPayCode
InputMask 999999999
Value (None)

In the Valid Method:

lnPayCode = VAL(ALLTRIM(THIS.VALUE))

It is a PITA to change formats back and forth but I have a happy user.

HTH