>I guess you're not going to clarify. Well, looking at the previous post, I said I didn't know of a use for the grid's backcolor property. If I can make the assumption that that is what you are referring to, then no, I don't consider this to be a use. If I want to highlight one field, I'll change the back color of that field or of the column, but not of the entire grid.

Michelle

Sorry Michelle. Away from my computer for awhile.

Anyway I had thought you meant a single column, not the grid ... should have read more carefully. Now looking back I see that you were talking about the entire grid. I can't think of a reason for adding backcolor to an entire grid other than esthetics.

I hadn't figured out 'til now how you all manage to keep the thread on your responses. I cut and pasted to include yours from before. I guess I supposed that if you respond to a posting that implied that your response was directed at that posting. Always learning ...

Carole