Hi Bud! Everyone has a different method of backing up their files. The important thing is to do what works for you. Personally, I do not number my working copy of a file. I don't like working with multiple files of the same name with different numbers. Here's what I do with regard to proofreading--the process I use is a bit different when scanning because of OpenBook's peculiarities. It it's helpful to anyone, I'm glad. 1. Download RTF file from Bookshare. 2. Go to that downloaded file and copy it to another folder. (In my case I copy it to my flash drive and put it in a folder called "Bookshare RTF files." I know I can always go back to that file if I make a major mistake when proofreading. 3. Open the original file I downloaded. That is the file I work on--my working copy, as it were. 4. I then copy that file to my flash drive to a folder I created called "book validation". 5. Each time I quit working on my (working copy), I put in a marker. I usually use the words "start here". When I end the session, I immediately close the file and copy it to the flash drive and replace the copy I have in my "book validation" folder. This process eliminates the need for draft 1, 2, 3, and so on. It also makes it very easy to find where I left off. I simply open the file and search for the words start here, delete those words, and I'm good to begin proofreading again. HTH Blessings. Lynnsky -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Parsons Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:52 AM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: help, I'm in trouble!! Hi all, Bud, we all learn from experience. I'm not as methodical as Valerie, but I do at least keep an original copy and a working copy. Her idea seems good to me, especially if you're going to do a major revision like this. I may use it. Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info blog: http://www.samobile.net/users/akp/blog Skype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost." Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.708 / Virus Database: 270.14.76/2517 - Release Date: 11/21/09 01:47:00 To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.