>>> i need some idea as to how i can print a small checkbox type box on a hard copy (through VFP) alongwith the check mark/sign (if needed). <<
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>Pull up the character map that come with windows (in win2k you can get to it thru start -> programs -> accessories -> system tools). Set the font to wing dings and select the check box. Copy it to the clip board and paste it into the report expression dialog at the appropriate place in your IIF() statement. set the font for the object to Wing Dings and you are done.
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>Marcia




Alternatively, if an x in the check box would be acceptable ...

in report designer, place a rectangle on your form where you want
the checkbox and have it print always (no expression for 'print when).
still using form designer, put an 'x' in the box and for the 'print
when' expression, put your logical expression for when you want the
x to appear.