Hi Hazel, I have pasted below, the overview on briefcase from the XP help. It explains the uses of briefcase far more eloquently than I could. Briefcase overview If you frequently work on files outside your main computer (using a portable computer, for example), you can use Briefcase to synchronize the files with their counterparts on your main computer when you finish working on them. When you reconnect your portable computer to your main computer (or insert a removable disk containing the modified files), Briefcase automatically updates the files on your main computer to the modified versions. You do not need to move modified files out of Briefcase or delete the existing copies on your main computer. Briefcase stores files and displays their status. For instance, it can show you whether a file is linked to the original file on your main computer, or whether it is an orphan file. This information helps you keep files organized and prevents you from accidentally deleting or copying over the most recent version of a file. Note . When you are using Briefcase to copy files from your main computer to your portable computer, the two computers must be connected, either over a network or with a direct cable connection. HTH, Phil Medway. ----- Original Message ----- From: Hazel Flannigan To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 8:55 PM Subject: [jaws-uk] Folder Nightmare! Hi There! I have created a monster! I have been trying to make a new folder in my 3 and 1/2 floppy disc. But I have got badly lost. I have created a number of folders but with wrong names and I was wondering how to rename them? Also I seem to have created a briefcase . What is this and how did I create this? And what is it used for? Puzzled and still looking for help! Hazel. -- This email has been verified as Virus free Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net