OOPS! Yeah, ._commandgroup etc. I try not to use command button groups so 'I didn't see them officer!'

Glad I could help.

>Thanks, Jim for the prompt assistance
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>>I hope your reference below to the report designer meant form designer :>)
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>OOPs! :-)
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>>A simple THISFORM.Command2.Enabled = .T. in the IAC of the listbox should
>>do it. Use the .init of the form to set the initial state as required. Or
>>in the designer if it suits you.
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>Yes, the following in the Init event (and with .T.'s in the IAC) works.
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>ThisForm._commandgroup1.Command2.Enabled = .F.
>ThisForm._commandgroup1.Command3.Enabled = .F.
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>I think I'm beginning to catch some of this stuff! Tnx,