>I'm assuming that you're doing a Thisform.refresh() after the search? I've generally found that this will display the grid with the correct record active. As far as changing the color, you could add a flag that would be set to .t. when found, then key off that field for color change.
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>>Hi
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>>I am searhing a file with 100 records on it - all the records are displayed in a grid
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>>When my search finds the record i want how do I display it at the top of the grid - and how do I give a dark blue backcolor to the line of the found item
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>>Colin

Yes that is happening but I really want the found record at the top of the grid