Thanks, perhaps VFP9 doesn't have the bug. I haven't loaded the beta...no need for you to try it, unless curiousity gets the best of you :)
>Not in VFP8 but it may be possible in VFP9 with WIndows messaging hook.
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>>Are you aware of any available hooks to the command window that can be used when it gets focus?
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Steve Gibson