passing a variable's data between forms

this is probabily very easy but i cant figure it out.

how do i pass the data in a var between forms?

here is what i mean (simplified):

Private Sub Command2_Click()
Dim a
a = Text1
Form2.show
Unload me
End sub

Now form2 is displayed...

Private Sub Form_Load()
text2 = a
End Sub


how do i get the variable (a) to keep its data after i change the form??

this was probabily very easy.
thanks for your time.

Dimension A as either Public or Global in the General section...not in a Sub.Hmmm...not sure about Global that may require a bas module:)

Hope it helps