The default seems to be no tabbed forms - requires me to set it for each database I create or legacy mdb I'm working with. Is there a way to make tabbed forms the default? MTIA Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 760-683-5777 <http://www.bchacc.com> www.bchacc.com <http://www.e-z-mrp.com> www.e-z-mrp.com Skype: rocky.smolin