I figured it out. In the keypress section of either the form or any field, I had this text:
"thisform.balance1.value=thisform.allocated1.value-(thisform.jan1.value"
this causes the field entry to go wacky! where should I put this text so the
balance is always showing it's true value?



>I don't know what it is off-hand.
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>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.
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>Change the problem TextBox one or two properties, etc. at a time and figure out what is giving you this heartache.
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>Joe
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>>>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