Two easy ways: 1) Highlight extraneous messages then click on the "Cut" function, usually next to copy/paste/undo/etc. (I did this to all text prior to Message 4, to which I am replying.) 2) Highlight extraneous messages/thread then type: <snip> (as I have done following Karen's Message 4). This method lets people know editing has been done because <snip> appears. Ruth Illinois > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 18:43:29 -0400 > From: "Karen Peto" <katy11@earthlink.net> > Subject: [MDALLEGA] re messages > To: "post it" <MDALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <410-22007745224329437@earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > > Hi all, I don't mind any posting but hate all the old messages showing up underneath over and over and over ..how does one reply so that all the unnecessary messages aren't included .. this is a great site.. > > Karen Peto > katy11@earthlink.net > Life might not be the party you expected.... so while you're here, you might as well dance! <snip>

Ruth~ 1) Under EDIT my cut and paste were in fade mode and could not click on them after I highlighted. 2.) Where do you type "snip" on the blank web search site line??? I have just been clicking the delete and holding. Sure would like something easier if I could do it. Mary Ellen Chambers

If you are using Outlook Express, go to TOOLS, OPTIONS, SEND, UNCHECK "INCLUDE MESSAGE IN REPLY", CLICK ON APPLY AND THEN CLOSE OR OKAY. This will remove any of the original message in your reply to the sender. Which is what I have done with this message. "The Ole Crow" Dick Crow "Retired & enjoying it!" rw.crow@verizon.net Cell: 603-490-0153