>MS provides little guidance, or explanation of intent, that i have found. > Thanks to everyone for the input ! one thing regarding MS standards - it is important to follow them if you make apps that are transient by nature but writing apps that are soverign, should be easy for the experienced users - which will be the majority of its users also note that MS doesn't always follow thier own standrards... > (at least, i think this was intended for me, and jumped threads ?) I just replied to Todd's comment, but it seems you are right