This sounds good, but I want to be able to direct output (TALK) to this "window".

Elyse

>>I want to simulate a command window at runtime. I want a small form ("Output Window") contained in a larger form. On the larger form is an edit box which serves as the command window. How can I get the "Output Window" to stay on top of the larger form and not move outside it? I tried various settings of the DeskTop and ShowWindow properties but I couldn't get it to work. Also, how can I get the "Output Window" to scroll?
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>>Thanks
>>Elyse
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>Instead of form, use grid object populated from one-field cursor, with one textbox column and .GridLines=0