Thanks for the quick responses
the only changes i made to the sheet was to change the number of rows (from
12 to 33)
the number of validation lists (from 2 to 1) and location of the list (from
j2:j8 and
L2:L13, to C73:c105)
i am probably missing something simple. the combo box works as it is
supposed to, it just not look right. and yes when i say "under" i should have
said behind. it sticks out past the edge of the combo box.

thanks again

Mac