i want to display the exclaimation point icon on a control if a require field is not completed. How can I add that icon in program?

Thanks

I assume you want to change the graphic on a button.

Create two buttons, with each button having an appropriate image. Place the buttons over one another. Use an IF Statement to determine which button is visible.

Create a subroutine to handle your button's work.

Call that subroutine from both buttons. The one that is visible will be the one that handles the routine.

thank you for the reply, but I actually need it on tabs

Can't be done on the tabs.

Depending on how clever you are, you can create your own tab operation.

Think "row of picture-covered buttons" that look like tabs

Under the row is an area for a sub form. Click a "tab" and the subform fills in with whatever.