>>If you put K in the format property, this will wipe the whole thing out as soon as you press a key. This, I believe, is the same as you say VFP3 works.
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>It isn't the same, but it is acceptable behaviour.
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>Actually, do you know the difference between a Format of K and a SelectOnEntry of .T.?
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>Thanks,
>Joe

I've never used SelectOnEntry, I've always used the K Format.