Because the email address actually consists of three separate properties, so you need to use the built-in control to make sure they all get set correctly.

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"Michael Anderson" wrote in message ...
Hi,

Why is it, that when I a create a new field on a customised Contact form,
and I select the "e-mail" field, it is read only?

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Thank You in Advance,

Michael Anderson