Richard, I have inadvertently set or deselected some option that is causing a problem. Referring to beginner 8, lesson 6 "Search Combo Box" when I create a NEW DB, table, form and Combo Box (in the header) as outlined I do not get the 3rd option "Find a record..." I only see the first two the 3rd isn't even listed. However when I try the same function in the DB built for the class or in one I built about that same time the operation works as shown. I can only assume that I triggered some option in my messing around but don't know what it is. Please advise..