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# Throwback Thursday: January 8, 2026
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2026-01-08/
- Published: 2026-01-09T04:06:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:48:01.000Z
- Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit a technique that lets you pause code until a form or report is closed--without some of the drawbacks of dialog forms.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

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## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[How to Pause Code Execution Until a Form or Report is Closed (Without Using acDialog)Do you need to pause your code until the user closes a form or report but are running into problems using acDialog? This simple function is your answer.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/08/WaitTilObjClosed.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/waittilobjclosed/)

[Pause Code Until a Form is Closed or Hidden (without acDialog)Pausing code execution until a form is closed OR hidden can be a handy feature. This function delivers that without the other constraints of acDialog.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/09/WaitTilFormClosedOrHidden.png)](https://nolongerset.com/waittilformclosedorhidden/)

## Developer Humor

[![I'm good at both kinds of programming: overcomplicating simple things and underestimating complex problems.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2026/01/image-1.png)](https://post.lurk.org/@liza/110072619607243467)

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