>Would SET CURSOR OFF do what you want?

Yes , with

set cursor off in "when"
set cursor on in "valid"

it did the trick.

>J
>>In fact, the request was more related to the fact that this cursor ( vertical bar ) is flashing. If not invisible , but not flashing at least.
>>
>>
>>>Can I select something in read-only edit box just using mouse. No vertical bar visible ( unlike in this edit box where I am typing ) when I move using arrow keys. ( Strange request from a client )
>>>
>>>Thank you
>>>Michael