What you're describing is not a change of a field's data type (which is not possible) but displaying a property with a different control. That is certainly possible by modifying the contact form. THese pages should help you get started:

http://www.outlookcode.com/d/forms.htm
http://www.outlookcode.com/d/contactform.htm
http://www.outlookcode.com/d/formcontrols.htm#listcombo
http://www.outlookcode.com/d/formpub.htm

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"Judy Gleeson (MVP Outlook)" wrote in message ...
Is it possible to change the Profession field to one with a closed set of
options in a drop down window?

Can you point me in the right direction if so.

V2003, Exchange server.

Thanks

Judy