try re-registering your RichText ocx

regsvr32 c:\Windows\system32\richtx32.ocx

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I typed the code you showed and it said that the register Suceeded. BUT when I ran The Code it High Lited "Text" on select case RichTextBox1.text and  a message saying: Method or Data Member Not Found. I'm at my wits end.  The thing goes from a 3 column 2 a 2 column Toolbox and the RTB Icon is displayed in both. Any Ideas?

Private Sub RichTextBox1_KeyDown(Index As Integer, KeyCode As Integer, Shift As Integer)
Dim Z@
   No% = 0
   If KeyCode = 27 Then
      Back2_3 14
   End If
   If KeyCode = 13 Then
   NumRec = Cnf(Regg%).P + 1
   Select Case RichTextBox1.Text

I see your problem!

You have a control array of rich text boxes.  Control arrays are 'kinda' wierd, 'kinda' cool.  When you have a control array, cannot access the Text property in the way you think.  You see, there is exactly 1 Key Down event for all 10 rich text box's.  So, you have to specify which text box you want to use.  The index that you see on the parameter line specifies which rich text box had a key pressed in it.

Replace RichTextBox1.Text

With

RichTextBox1(index).Text

Hope it helps.

I didn't make an array unless the program automatically makes an array. I will certainly try what you have given me and I think it will work because it seems logical. Although if VB were logical they would have hada Keydown event for every Box.

I hope this solves my problems with going from Text box to text box or this will all be in VAIN!! THamks again for you help, i appreciate it!

You can have a keydown for every event.  If you add the rich text boxes from the toolbox one at a time, each control will have an event.

I know this is a 'control array' issue because you have an index parameter.

You can easily duplicate what it is I am explaining.  Start a new project ( so you don't mess with this one ).  Double-Click the command button in the toolbox.  A button is added to the center of your form.  Double click the command button again.  Now, move the buttons so they are not on top of each other.  Double Click on the first button.  You'll see that it create a click event procedure for Command1.  Now double click on the second button.  There will be an additional click event proecedure for the second button.

Now, to duplicate the control array.  Double Click the command button in teh tool box.  A Command 3 button will be added to the form.  Now Click on the command 2 button.  Press CTRL-C and then CTRL-V.  VB will ask you if you want to make a control array.  If you click YES, a control array will be created.

Truth be told, I think Control Arrays are kinda dumb for stuff like text boxes and command buttons.  They do come in handy when you have a bazillion check boxes or radio buttons.

I hope I explained this well.  If not, let me know.