I know this is a dumb thing to say, but only if you all ready tried this

thisform.listbox.refresh
or maybe you must "refresh" the data source


Just trying to help

>A form has a list box with a file (FILE1) as a control source.
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>a command buttin inserts a record into FILE1 when clicked and does thisform.refresh.
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>The list box does not show the new record until it gets focus.
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>Why or how can I make the listbox display the new record when the command button adds a new record?
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>Thanks in advance for your assistance.