Varma, I've found that the code you sent me is only working if the adult program subform is visible. However, it needs to be hidden in my form. I've read another discussion where someone else had this problem. Do you mind working further with me on this form?Randee

Varma,Sorry I was so dense. I replace my code with yours, and it working fine. Thanks so much!Randee

Hi, Varma. Thanks for helping! What object & event did you apply the script to?Randee

Not sure if this was the easiest way, but I used this:if( xfa.event.newText.match("don't know")!= null) { xfa.host.messageBox("Please enter ....")}

Sorry - I was reading your messages in my email, not on the forum page.My original form is very long, with many options on it. When an option is chosen, I have a subform become visible, but the user would have to scroll down to see it. I'm making the form for teens, and want it to be foolproof and bombproof. So I need the selection of a checkbox to take the user directly to the subform. See "What will you be performing?" with vocal, musical theatre, theatre, dance, instrumental checkboxes on the...

Nothing attached, Raghu.

Thanks for the solution! I'm not picky about free help! And thanks for the advice on the mandatory fields. I don't feel anywhere near where to send it, so I hadn't tried to email it yet. I'll try to be very careful about the wording of the error messages.Randee LeightcapGraphic Artistrleightcap@aclsys.orgAtlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330(609)625-2776, extension 6339, FAX (609)625-5908www.aclink.org/culturalaffairsAtlantic County Libra...

Thanks for replying, but I don't understand anything in your message. Could you translate it for someone who doesn't program?Randee LeightcapGraphic Artistrleightcap@aclsys.orgAtlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330(609)625-2776, extension 6339, FAX (609)625-5908www.aclink.org/culturalaffairsAtlantic County Library System, Community Relations Section306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205, (609)652-1956, FAX (609)652-1863www.atlanticli...

Paul, Thanks for the suggestion. Would I still be able to make the appropriate subform become visible when the selection was made from a dropdown list?Randee LeightcapGraphic Artistrleightcap@aclsys.orgAtlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330(609)625-2776, extension 6339, FAX (609)625-5908www.aclink.org/culturalaffairsAtlantic County Library System, Community Relations Section306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205, (609)652-1956, FAX (...

Hi. I have the same limitations I'd like to place on the festival entry form I'm creating. I have categories of performances(vocal, musical theatre, theatre, dance, and instrumental) that teens can choose from, but I have to limit their selections to 2. I'm a graphic designer in Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop; I don't know code! Thanks for any help.