Thanks again Gerry.

Can each column in a grid have a separate control source. I have the UI set up with a combo box and a grid with 8 columns. Headers for cols 2-8 have the date of any given month displayed as chatacters using the dtoc function. is there a way to loop and insert appropriate values in the cells in teh grid. This is so confusing - lol. Either way - you have inspired me again.