>See my post to Cetin. I managed to use a command button to close a form with invalid data in a text box, with the validation code in LostFocus. I'll retry my test.

You mean in a grid? But you can beat a Valid stop in a grid, too. Both can be beaten by a toolbar, also...

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>As I said to Cetin, this is largely a matter of style. I don't personally agree with using LostFocus for the reason I stated in my other post. I certainly wouldn't quibble too hard with anyone who, however.

Agreed. I just prefer to keep all the code in one place, and the Lostfocus has fewer problems than the valid (setfocus!)...but it's mainly just preference...