>>>Or, maybe vartype() is better. I tested, so far, and both work.
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>VARTYPE is slightly quicker but throws errors in certain circumstances.
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>For your text box, consider use of Format="D" or "E" along with DateFormat, StrictDateEntry and DateMark properties so you know it's a date. Or bind it to a date field in a view or dummy cursor to be 100% sure.
Thank you.
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