Brenda,
You can set AutoSize=.F., and size the label to the max size you want, and set WordWrap=.T. - the label will automatically wrap as needed. Label captions, however, are limited in lenght, I believe 255 chars.
HTH
Mark

>i have an app that performs some system functions. the app contains a single form that has a start an exit button. it also has a label that is used to indicate the apps progress. the length of the label caption can vary greatly. the label can only be so wide (obviously not wider than the form), so it may have to be multi lined. i am having a hard time making the label visually appealing, and the correct size. how is a good way of setting the label properties when the caption size may vary greatly? how also should i set the caption: should i use chr(13) to go to next line?l
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>thanks - brenda