Hi again If I remember correctly it was an issue that other programs, Word included could not read or open Works documents or saved data Using other methods of saving should have no effect Can't say I had a problem with Access but have not had the need to use it for some time (which is a good job as my Office SBE does not have it <g>) Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) > I've never had any trouble with Works - I usually import via comma > separated asci files > > or Works files. I had mega troubles with Access when trying CSAFs (indeed, > I hate the > > programme completely and utterly). The other joy of Works is its > simplicity - I even > > taught my Dad to use it when he was in his mid 70s and using a database > for the first time. > > Lesley Robertson