Thats something else I could try. Of course I have to know that the Date Textbox had the focus, because I only want to run the validation code, if I am leaving that control by the user pressing the TAB key or ENTER key. Thanks for all your help today, Plamen. I really appreciate it. The more I pick up, the faster this project is moving and by trying all these different scenerios I am learning alot. Thanks again.