Hi, I'm putting my typing skills where my mouth is. I've started a file of VB.net notes. In my notes, I'm narrating as I start on my journey to learn this language. I'm using EdSharp to write my code. I'm going to start sending installments to this list. While I was reading, I already see that I made a mistake about a compiler directive. If you want VB to force you to create variables before you use them, you have to put this line in your program. option strict And interestingly, unlike the old forms of BASIC, Visual Basic.net is not case sensitive in its keywords. As I start to send installments, if you like, go over the tutorial and suggest improvements. Perhaps I will put it up on the web somewhere in some form. Jim Jim Homme, Usability Services, Phone: 412-544-1810. Skype: jim.homme Internal recipients, Read my accessibility blog<http://mysites.highmark.com/personal/lidikki/Blog/default.aspx>. Discuss accessibility here<http://collaborate.highmark.com/COP/technical/accessibility/default.aspx>. Accessibility Wiki: Breaking news and accessibility advice<http://collaborate.highmark.com/COP/technical/accessibility/Accessibility%20Wiki/Forms/AllPages.aspx> ________________________________ This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. The views expressed in this e-mail message do not necessarily represent the views of Highmark Inc., its subsidiaries, or affiliates.