>In VFP6 and until recently in VFP7, my properties window would close when I closed the form being modified. Now the properties window stays open until I manually close it using the Properties button on the standard toolbar. Have I inadvertantly set something, or is this "standard" behavior?
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In VFP 7, when the Properties window is dockable, it sticks around. Right-click its title bar and uncheck dockable to have it close when you close the Form or Class Designer.

Tamar