After putting the data into List 2, add this code in List 1
Thisform.List2.ListItemID = 1
(be sure you use the correct hierarchy to to list 2 - I don't know whether it's directly on a form or not)
HTH
Barbara
>Ok, I thanks to the advice of John Koziol, I was able to get my list problem solved, at least the initial phase of it! Thank you John! Now I have another question....how can I have the system automatically select the firt record in list 2 everytime they scroll down list 1?
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>Jeff