> I am trying to search a data base in access using vb,...i want to be 
able 
t> o enter for example "ne*" and return all results that match in a list 
b> ox. Does anyone know the coding for that?

Assumption: connection set through objConn, recordset through objRS,
            condition entered in through form. 

objRS.Open "select field1, field2 from table1, where field3 LIKE '%" & 
conditionVariable & " %'", objConn.

% is your wildcard. 
ne% - return all results starting with ne.
%ne - return all results ending with ne.
%ne% - ne is somewhere in your word.

HTH, 
Sandra  

I am trying to search a data base in access using vb,...i want to be able 
to enter for example "ne*" and return all results that match in a list 
box. Does anyone know the coding for that?