Hello, I was able to get HTML form data with PHP using action/method,
When I try to use POST in an ajax program, am I still able to use the
action/method manner with the form in conjunction with the POST
in the ajax itself---I have been unable to get the form entries to
be "seen" by the PHP

Post the code your having problems with (php, JavaScript and HTML) or at least a link to the problem. Otherwise your asking us to fix a problem without seeing it.

Adjust the title, if you describe the problem in the title, people are more likely to help you.

add the following line to the code that needs to "see" the variables.

foreach($_POST as $key=>$value) {$$key=$value;} //double $$ is intentional. Keep it like that.

I really really want to know if my guess is right or not.