>Can this problem be solved...
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>I have a list box : I need this because they can only select from the list items and not type a value in !
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>But some of the old records have items that are no longer in the list.
>When I open the form with this record the item is not shown in the list box. I am assuming because it is not found in the list anymore.
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>Is there someway to show the old values yet still only allow the user select from the popup???
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>Thanks!

Tim:

I am finding it difficult to understand your situation. Are you building the Listbox with the AddListItem() method or is your control source a table.

When you say "old records" do you mean that they are deleted? Do you what to display these old values, but not allow the user to select them?