>I want to do the following:
>
>search_name = "Smith"
>select *;
>from customer;
>where customer = search_name;
>into cursor mysursor
>
>I want to user to pick the name they want
>from a list or combo box and go to that record.
>
>Do I use a list or combo box?

You can use either list or combobox. It's really up to your taste. Both controls could be bound to cursor.