>>I have a column that has a WHEN method that returns a .F. This works fine for preventing a
>>user from TABBING or ENTERING into that column.... BUT, it does not prevent them from clicking
>>in the column. When they do, an outline appears around the column even though they can't key
>>anything. Is there a way to prevent the outline as well? I just want the column for descriptive
>>labeling only for each line of the grid.
>>
>>Thanks
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>Peter, you may cover that column with transparent shape control.
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This way you will effectively prevent clicking on the column because you will be clicking on the shape which floats over the grid column you want to disable. And returning .f. from textbox When event, as Ed said will prevent the TABbing or ENTERing to the column.

Nick