Probably in the LostFocus of InteractiveChange event procedures.

Depends on the specific behaviour you want.


>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.
>>
>>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,
>>>>
>>>>Check to see if there's code in the valid and/or loose focus methods. Also check the format property of the text box.
>>>
>>>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