>Hi all
>
>When I copy a control from a form and paste it onto the same form, the new control is placed a little down and to the right of the current control. Is there any way to alter how far down and how far over?

You cannot do this directly.

But you can:
*place the controls roughly where you want them
*select all of them
*use the format/vertical spacing/make equal menu
*use the format/vertical spacing/increase or decrease menu until you reach the needed spacing

HTH :-)