Michael,
After I sent the previous message I got to wondering whether you'd have the same problem if your code was in the LostFocus() instead of the Valid()?

>Hi, Barbara!
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>Thanks for replying. I forgot to mention that I already added a REFRESH as you mentioned, both before and after setting focus, with similar results. Perhaps I should stick with what works. I don't mind using band-aid approaches, but I want to avoid a poor structure.
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>Michael