>I have a combo box and its validate code attached to valid method. If a user wants to get out the form by clicking on the top of right hand corner X button. It always return a valid error message first before get out.
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>I would like to avoid the valid code by checking what inkey code is for X close button (like escape key inkey code is 27). Any suggestions?
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>Jim S

That's a good example why it's not healthy practice to use Control.Valid events. IMHO, the right solution is to move all validations to cmdSave.Click event.