>Hi Dan,
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>Dan > Don't convert to a string, leave it as a datetime value. Use format or input mask properties in your textbox to format the value as a date.
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>A lot interesting!
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>Which format uses for get readwrite date from datetime controlsource ?
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>Thanks
>
>Fabio

You might try DateTimePicker activex control.
PS:In VFP8 using CA.cursorshema it's possible to make datatype date.
Cetin