No that still doesn't solve the problem - I shall set out the problem in more specific detail.

The form I have has a number of entry fields which require completion in a particular format i.e. the right number of characters, numeric only. I written code for the exit methods on those fields where the validation occurs, cancelling the exit if the data fails.

This works fine except that I wish to incorporate a cancel button on the form, in which case I need to incorporate into the validation code a test to check if the forms 'cancel' button has been pressed which will then allow an exit from the current field regardless of the contents.

So the concept is the code for the exit method of a control will perform differently depending on which control has the focus upon exit.

Igwok