Since the OpenArgs property of a form does not lend itself to string manipulation, such as Trim(Me.OpenArgs), I advocate an unbound textbox called Deposit as a universal quality of all forms. It doubles as a TempVars substitute. It is more relate-able since you can see it.  It is useful for temporarily parking information from one record to compare with another. I also use it for acCmdCopy for use in pasting in Adobe or other applications which is difficult to do with OpenArgs. Splitting your information into an array for a Custom Message Box stills works with my 'Deposit' solution.