Try changing your format to something like $$$$9.99. This example will allow 7 total digits with 2 decimal places and have a floating $ sign.

>Hello,
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>I have a textbox with the format property set to $. The only the time the $ will show is if the value is 0.00, if it is 12.00 the $ won't show. I read where the control source has to be bound to a numeric value. I do not have the control source set to anything, so if this is the case I wonder why it works with a value of 0.00.
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>Anyway, I have a textbox that I would like the $ to show however this textbox is not bound to any fields, Can this be done?
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>Thanks