Barbara-

Thanks for the reply. I have been trying to get several things to work but have been unsuccessful. Here is what I have now:

1. I defined a cursor called vex_cur with 2 columns (vex_code, vex_desc) in the init event of the form.

2. In the combobox I have the following defined:
- columncount: 2
- controlsource: vext.vext_code (table where the value will be stored)
- rowsource: vex_cur
- rowsourceType: 2- Alias
- Style: 2-Dropdown list

I cannot get the combobox to drop down in the grid. Also, if the user enters something that is not in the list I will add it to the cursor in the valid event (I assume this is the right way to do it). I am hoping that I can get this figured out and appreciate your help.

Have a good day-

Geoff