>>>>>>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.
>>>
>>>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.

NOTE: On 2nd thought I guess it worked. I still see the horizontal control bar across near the top of the screen although it is dimmed.