yes! word can read plain text but a lot of word users don't know how to reformat the text to fit within their margins. I play with plain text all the time but are not yet going well with linux but hay eventially! ======================================================== Standard disclaimer: Any recipient of this communication acknowledges that: * the Government Employees Superannuation Board accepts no responsibility for the contents, nor the validity of this communication; and * they do not rely on any view given unless it is properly authorised. ========================================================