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Why does my access form lose focus?

I have a Microsoft Access form which I use for entering client information:

First name, Last name, etc..

My problem is when I tab away from the Access application to view the information which needs to be entered from another source, the focus is lost in access. I need to click the form with the mouse to regain the focus.

This is very annoying!

Any help here?
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Sorry Jeff.   I use "Alt-Tab" so often it becomes second nature.  Next time I'll be sure to explain myself in greater detail.
<Sorry Jeff.   I use "Alt-Tab" so often it becomes second nature.  Next time I'll be sure to explain myself in greater detail. >
No big deal, I just wanted to make sure we were talking about the same thing...
;-)

In any event, when I use Alt-tab, the results were the same.
I moved from Access, to Excel.

When I Alt-tabbed back to Access, I was back where I left off (same form, same control).
In other words, I am not able to reproduce your issue...?

Jeff
I've requested that this question be deleted for the following reason:

Apparently, I did not phrase my question with enough detail.
<Apparently, I did not phrase my question with enough detail.>
OK, but why not clarify it now?...
;-)
Perhaps I just did not understand something...
<Apparently, I did not phrase my question with enough detail.>
OK, but why not clarify it now?...
;-)
Perhaps I just did not understand something...
Hi Jeff,

Thanks for your comments and getting me straightened out with this "momentary lapse of reason" that I experienced with this question.  Your answer is, of course, absolutely correct.  Alt-tabbing between various office applications causes the app being left to lose focus, only to be picked right back up again when returning to the app.

The condition I was temporarily experiencing was unrelated.  I appreciate the help.
ok great.
;-)