I replaced it with another object. I do not like things hanging around. If the column is only going to need one object then it should only have one. I was able to get my problem resolved. Read back a couple of messages. You might want to know what I learned.

>you ahould not delete the text1 . it's there to stay.if you need to place another object just add the contrl to the column and set the currentcontrol property of the column to your new object. set sparse to .f. so the new object remains in focus even when when you are not on the column