Try changing to alltrim(mytable.mylastname)+","

HTH
Jeff

>I built a report in VFP.
>
>I have a last name field and a first name field.
>I want a comma after the last name on the report.
>I used the following expression in the report field:
>
>mytable.mylastname + ", "
>
>The last name prints, but the comma never prints on the report.
>
>Any ideas? I am new to reports so I am not surprised something is not working. Thanks for your help.