>There must be a simple way to override the default characteristics of the ENTER key so that it functions as it did in VFP2.6 and as it does in almost every other app in the world:
> - as the TAB key when the current focus is in a field, and;
> - press the button when the current focus is on a button.

This is probably not useful information, but on my computer, with most VFP settings at default, the Enter key does just what you're saying you expect it to. I wonder what's different. One thought: I have SET CONFIRM ON, to require either Tab or Enter to move to the next field. Do you?

Cheers,