>>>>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?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>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
>>
>>Would Text.Format="Z" do the same?
>
>Good Morning Ed,
>
>Yes and no. The difference is with Text.Format="Z" the control shows 0 when it has focus. I thought that was a good thing. My user disagreed so I found a way to give her exactly what she wanted.

Good Morning.
Ok, got it :).