this is why.......
the problem with the replies in the form forum (not that i have to explain myself) was simply that the first bit of code i was kindly given..threw up the error ....'no macro' ???
And your helpful hint...i've only just seen....seems to..yes open the form on a blank view, aswell as not letting me scroll through any other records ..which i need to do.
hence not knowing alot ..i thought a macro might help...hence the post in this forum...