>I have an edit box in a form that leads to another form where the
>record pointer in the database can change. Upon returning to the original form I would like the edit box to be updated to reflect the new position of the record pointer. Refresh won't do it. How does one update somethinh like this?

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As Ed said, you can assign when needed.

I'd suggest you can create a New Procedure: Thisform.chgRecord()

AnyTime you move your pointer or select different alias, especially have side effect to need update form shows value..

call the chgRecord() and do all need refreshment or assignment as well!!

But If the combox of Key has controlsource, Don't Re-assign value which may cause 1884 duplicate key error..

Then, your problem will be solved as OOP thm.!
^_~ Good Luck!