The reason I have steered away from the grids is because I want to be able to do a 'drop down' effect like the combo boxes have available. Do the grids have that type of option? I don't want a 'grid' display but rather just a field that looks like a single field with the option to view additional data if a search is needed. Also, can a grid do a search similar to the combo box where you start typing...say initials of a lastname... and it comes up to that range? I really like the functionality and appearance of the combo boxes - if I can get the same type of look/feel to the grid then I'm all for it - just need additional guidance! I'm in a huge time crunch also, I need to finish this program before the elections that are starting soon!