>First you need to change the control source to blank (not linked to the company field).
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>Then when the user types a new item into the box you should add a record to the tdypers table with the new entry.
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>Finally, requery the combo SQL and refresh the combo.

Got it fixed with your help! I had to keep the control source tied to the combo so I can go through the records and see what company a person is working for. However, since I am already in the midst of adding a new record, I do a replace of that field, then the recommended requery and refresh. It works, so I'll take it and run.

Also discovered that I was reading the wrong section in my much-loved and dog-eared VFP Form Designer book. AddItem only works with arrays, not tables.

Thanks for putting me back on track.