Thanks Cetin
I'll give it a try

>>Mike,
>>
>>Sorry, I want to validate the info in the current record before allowing the record pointer to move. I understand that if the nColIndex does not change, you are changing rows.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Rex
>>
>>>Hi Rex,
>>>
>>>>How can I tell in the Grid.BeforeRowColChange method if I am trying to change the Row or the Column in the grid?
>>>
>>>If you can wait untill AfterColRowChange its easier (save the column number, save it in a property and compare it too tnColIndex), but the only way I know how to do it in Before.. is like this:
>>>
>>>

LPARAMETERS nColIndex
>>>
>>>if inlist(lastkey(), 5, 24)
>>>	debugout 'Row Changed'
>>>else
>>>	debugout 'Col Changed'
>>>endif

Now, this will not tell you accuratly when you choose a cell with the mouse, or programmatically. You should be able to trap that though, Good Luck!
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Rex,
>I use a BRCC routine for same purpose and I posted BRCC code a few times. Search for "llChangingRow". If you cannot find inform me.
>Cetin