Hi I did it like this <?php //create file here //then output it header ("Content-type: application/msword"); header ("Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=letter.doc"); include('letter.htm'); print('done it') ?> I wrote the letter to file and then included it, but you can probably just print HTML as you would normally. Word will open HTML files and maintain the format. HTH Peter -----Original Message----- From: Chris Mach [mailto:cjmach@gto.net] Sent: 23 July 2003 03:01 To: php-db@lists.php.net Subject: write to word.. hi, I'm just wondering if it is possible to write to a word document or any other file type that would allow for easy editing(besides txt) with out having to copy and past everything in? I'm looking to have a template perhaps in word and have the code insert variables from the database. If it is possible, could some one point me in the right direction. Like where to look in the manual. Thanks, Chris -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php