Deleting records from a form in datasheet view when a sort has been applied to a combo-box.

AndyBentley-7653 

I think we've found a satisfactory explanation for the behavior and a usable and effective work-around. That work-around is the one Colin offered. It works without having to modify the internals of accdbs. Unfortunately, as we've learned in the last few months, unanticipated regressions are all too often the end result of "simple" changes in the Windows or in Access. I can't see Microsoft putting this one very high on the list of things that could be addressed.

Also, I can't resist offering this link as a partial response to one of the points made in the final post.

• The testdb uploaded was stripped of functionality to the bare minimum in order to illustrate the point

Why "Simplifying" question content can be counter-productive 

Pay particular attention to the second point raised, if you will please.