I don't know what it is off-hand.

Why not create a TextBox that works properly, then compare that to the problem TextBox. See what is the difference in the properties, methods, events, etc.

Change the problem TextBox one or two properties, etc. at a time and figure out what is giving you this heartache.

Joe

>>Tim,
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>>Check to see if there's code in the valid and/or loose focus methods. Also check the format property of the text box.
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>I created the form w/quikform. the inputmask and format are blank.
>the struc of the field is numeric 8 2. there is some reference to thedecimal/null, whatever that is. all the fields do this :(
>thank you