The simple explanation is text files are just that, just text, and to submit them as a .rtf makes no sense what so ever, as there is nothing for the "rich" part of rtf to save. Text files have no font or layout information, they are bland. The reason most others are preferred in .rtf is because with the rtf things like Font size, color, and formatting can be kept. Some of bookshare's members are sighted people with different print disabilities, and can appreciate the formatting in the books. Understand. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. -- Vance Havner