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Peter,

> I think it doesn't matter whether you type in text, or insert it with Ctrl+V or the middle mouse button. The validatecommand handler is always triggered. I suspect achieving the same effect with Button/KeyPress handlers would require significantly more work.

Thank you!
Malcolm