the find command (Ctrl+F) is MSAccess default finding tool therefore it limits your options. yes, an unbound text box is the better route on finding a specific record. use a query to find specific records. in this case you insert this code under ItemID criteria in your query.
=[forms]![nameofyourform].[unboundfield]
then from your unbound field on your form you would insert data then click on a command button to pull up that query to bring up your specific criteria based on the unbound field. i can't fully explain myself but if you need help just let us all know.
[This message has been edited by gino (edited 08-17-2000).]