Susan, First convert the Lettering object to wireframe - right click the object and select Convert Object to Wireframe. Then select the element that needs to be split. The wireframe points should now be visible. Select the wireframe point where you want the split to occur. For a Column 1 element you only need to select one point and it must be a straight point ( triangle). Then click on the Split Element button or Edit->Split Element. Janel Harris Dimensional Designs http://www.dimdesigns.com -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Susan Davidson Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 11:01 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Split Elements Hello Everyone, I am trying to do a split element using Design Shop Pro + 2005 version 6.08.522 using the Cut Block font. I can not get this feature to work. I know at training, (using the 2004 version) we did modify fonts using the "Split Element" feature as I have the printed class notes. What I am trying to do is to overlap three letters at a diagonal, and wanting to intertwine the letters. Can anyone suggest to me how to do this. I have been stumped on this for several days now, and I need to get it done. I have also tried to do this under the Tools--->Alphabet Editor feature. I 'm just not getting it. Any and all help is most appreciated. Regards, Susan Davidson Sewfly Embroidery