Thanks Fred, it DOES work. Makes me wonder how many other very useful tips are unknown to me!!! genlistlass, UK > If I am transcribing or copying stuff from one program to another I open both and flick between them with ALT-TAB. > Delete or minimise any other screen that intervenes. > Try that right now! Very handy. > Fred Vines --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004