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How can I keep a TMSQuery from saving a display format and using it to override a format set on a client side control?

Try using the DisplayFormat property. You can read more about it in the Delphi help.

Ok, I should have clarified a bit more. The query in question returns a different set of data depending on the database, and setting a display format on the client control (it's dynamically created depending on available data) hasn't worked so far to allow me to display the information as I need it. What I want to do is to retrieve the dataset, create my dynamic link, and then be able to format the display as I want it (phone number vs zip code vs order number, etc.).

Probably the OnGetText event will help you. You can write several handlers and assign them to the event depending on data.