>In the command window I issue a Use ?
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>I want the dialog box that opens to always be in alpha order with a details listing. How is this accomplished? Thanks.

The following gets you 'in the area' of your desires.

use getfile('dbf',"","",0,'Use')

This gives you close to what you get with Use ? and then hitting the Other... button. Still doesn't start you out with details. But I can mouse to your exact specs faster than I can type the above. You could put it under a key I suppose or write a little UDF........DO myuse

I suspect there's an API or WSH function with a little more flexibility than getfile() and could be used in its place.