I'll try it Jim. Thanks.

>>Main form calls two other forms. One form is called from a command button and acts the way it should (displays on top). The second form is called from the lostfocus of a text box. This second form does not show on top. I put a command button on the main form to test how it is shown when it is chosen like the other form by clicking a command button. It shows on top when I click that command button. Why is there a difference? I really need it to be called from the lost focus of the text box. Both 'child' forms are: modeless, windowstate=0 Normal, showwindow=0 inscreen.
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>Mary-Ann,
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>Try putting a NODEFAULT in the Textbox LostFocus to stop focus from going to the next control in the first form.