Ok, I got it!
Set the Format to $
and the InputMask to 999,999.99

Going to add that one to my VFP help file.

For those who want to look at my VFP Help file it is on my web site...
http:/www.semo.net/suburb/thornton/visual.html

>Note that column have its own Format and InputMask properties. Try to use them.
>
>>I can't for the life of me remember how to display the currency symbol in a text control of a grid. I have set the input mask to $ but the display is still not showing the currency symbol... What am I missing? Gotta be something simple I am forgetting...
>>
>>Thanks in advance