>Hi Joe,
>
>I just use the ALT characters. I have had no trouble with French characters.
>If you want é It's ALT 0233. The regular grid headers can be used.
>
>HTH
>Mike

Ok, I asked the wrong question. How about using french characters in a SQL statement. Specifically in the as clause: "Select cexpr as T° régulée"

I think fox sees the degree symbol as a syntax error.