Regarding having to share a document before it is put out, it makes better sense to have it in plain text format and then the person who is to broadcast the final version is the one who decides about style and format. The basic reason for a document is the information content and that is the function best erved by using a universal format. Passing around the text with no end of line markers etc. allows anyone to format it in their application of choice for whatever reasons they choose. ms is always trying to force one to use and upgrade a version of word for market control and proffit. That is habit only and we need not have to play that game. It is just as easy to establish a corperate culture of using universal formats as not, it is only habit and tradition.