how to set columns in datagrid so that they can't have focus?

[smktec]

Is there a way to set columns in a datagrid so that they can not have focus?

[kareninstructor]

A simple method would be to set the column Readonly to true then use the code below

 Private Sub CustomersDataGridView_SelectionChanged(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles CustomersDataGridView.SelectionChanged
     If CustomersDataGridView.Columns(CustomersDataGridView.CurrentCell.ColumnIndex).Name = "CompanyNameColumn" Then
         CustomersDataGridView.CurrentCell.Selected = False
     End If
End Sub

Replace CustomersDataGridView with the name of your DataGridView and replace CompanyNameColumn with the name of the column to have un-selectable.

[smktec]

thanks,
the "readonly" part does already the job.