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"John K.Eason" <john@jeasonNoSpam.cix.co.uk> wrote in message

> To vertically align a label relative to a single-line text box, I've found 
> that
> the Top property of the label control needs to be 45 points larger than 
> the textbox
> Top property (assuming the desktop is using  the default settings, and 
> using
> 'Classic view in Windows).
>
> Regards
>       John

HI John. Terrific!  I have tried that and for the first time my applications 
look attractive. Previously I tried moving the controls around in an attempt 
to align  label text with textbox text, and of course they always sprang to 
the grid!  You have ended years of frustration. Can I buy you a beer?