you might want to try /set clock off clock btw is all caps. or just type /set and scroll through your options. hth btw, clearing the screen is not a good idea especially after each event. it becomes tiresum after a while and it's easier to find the last text if you need to copy/paste. hth -- Shaun Oliver "We're upgrading /dev/null" EMAIIL: shaun_oliver@optusnet.com.au ICQ: 76958435 MSN: blindman_2001@hotmail.com YAHOO: blindman01_2000