I think it can be done by IIF function. but I dont know how to write IFF using multiple fields.... example.. If(Field1=A,1,0)+ If(Field2=A,1,0)+ If(Field3=A,1,0)+ If(Field4=A,1,0)+ If(Field5=A,1,0)... I know it is not the right way of adding those 5 Fields.. Any Idea?? Thanks for the reply...