>For example, I just want the user to type in a 6 digit number, but I want the user to see: __#__#__
>(where the __ is two spaces).
>If I were to just use - in place of #, VFP would happily display __-__-__. So if I could simply let VFP know the # is an actual character (and not some special formating character), everything would be fine. Any thoughts?
>
>-jam :)

Joel,

Set the field as a character field with 6 spaces. Set the format of the textbox as R, and the Inputmask as 99-99-99

If 123344 is entered the user will see 12-33-44 and the field will contain 123344.