It would be better not to open the query datasheet. In fact, this would
be a general principle! You can make another form, which is based on
your query, and instead of opening the query, you can open the second
form. I don't understand the purpose of closing the first form... Why
not just open the second form, and then when you close it, there's the
first one still sitting there?
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Steve Schapel, Microsoft Access MVP