This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: HJC3HJC3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.software.ftmmac/132.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The keyword here Russ is SHOULD. In fact I have had this exact problem as well. I am thinking since it is intermittent that it may be a memory issue, but I have nothing to substantiate that. It is very frustrating when you type or paste several paragraphs just to have them disappear. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.