I am developing a large word document template that presents the user with a user form front end, collects the data on completion at goes on to be built by one of many build routines. Intending it to appear as close to a standalone application (VB not allowed!) as possible and controlling the users interaction as tightly as possible, I have taken control of all exit operations toolbar and menu's, document hiding, version and naming conventions etc. What remains to totally stymie myself and collegues are: Modal seemed best option to adopt, binding the form and the document and ensuring control focus, this however presents us with the scenario that any word documents already open are not accessible! Their on the taskbar but clicking yields no change in application or document activation. Unfortunately our users are not guarenteed IT competents so the best instructions in the world are not going to prevent them having documents open prior to opening our template, as well as the fact that this just shouldnt happen! Any help in a workaround enabling normal multi window operation would be appreciated. Obviously were the documents only available through the windows menu like the old days this query would be mute but hopefully.... Secondly I would also like the give the user a virtual minimize facility without resorting to form resizing! maybe by shooting the window off screen with a command button. How though can I get it back by for example using the task bar icon. I have explored the document and form event handlers (inc hooked events) to no avail. My apologies for such a long and verbose posting. JasH