I've a UserFrom with TextBoxes that I launch from some word macro code. I can't seem go detect gain or loss of focus from them. I can get change events but they're not the the appropriate event on which to do validation. Looking at Micrsoft's support site and various news groups it appears I should be able to use 'myObject_LostFocus()' but it doesn't work. Also the Object Browser does not show focus events for a textbox. Is there something odd about VBA or working through Word? Can anybody tell me what I'm missing? I thank you in advance of your helpful advice. Thanks, Jim Cant