ive done the the coding for the passwords - it works fine, but this is what i would like

when typing the password into the dialoque box, in stead of seeing what u type, how do u get the******** symbols???

thanks in adv.

In the InputMask property, put the word: password and it will do the trick.

BL
hth

How did you set up your password? tools / security / set database password? I'm trying to do the same thing, and the last time I tried it, I messed up.. lost the whole form. I think I'll be more cautious this time.

What I assume is that you have a text box on a form you've created to enter a password. In that form's INPUT MASK property you put the word Password and it will mask it.

However, if you are talking about an Access generated dialog box due to password protection, then that fix will not work. I'm not sure what you can do for that. I haven't worked with secure databases for several years, so I have forgotten most of what I learned back then.

BL