>>>>>Is there a way to eliminate the background behind my form which sits in the middle of the screen?
>>>>
>>>>Thisform.Desktop=.t.
>>>>_SCREEN.Left=-3000
>>>
>>>I GET the error, property desktop is read-only.
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>>Yes, you should set it in Design mode.
>you mean I cannot test it unless I compile it to an exe?

I mean that you should open the form in Form Designer and set property Desktop=.T. in property sheet.