>I want to set the .Closable property of a form to True. However, I have a need to detect if it was pressed and determine if I want to allow it to proceed or deny.
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>1) Which is the 1st method that fires when the close [X] button is pressed?
>2) How do I prevent continuation of closing/releasing if I need?

In the QueryUnload event you can check the ReleaseType property to determine how it was closed. Issuing NODEFAULT will prevent releasing of the form.