Hi I don't understand why when the following code is similar to code from several script files I have red why I get an error message in the If statement. Any advice would be much appreciated. Rem start script Rem set value for the If statement let PAWS=GetWord () Rem insert a standard pause command Pause () Rem check to see if the current button is the pause button and if so pause the program. If paws="Pause" Then TypeString (" ") EndIf Rem let the user know that the program is paused. Beep () Thank you for your help. God bless, Mark -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Clear, 86.0°F Wind:NW-320° at 10mph All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind. Created by Weather Signature v1.20 . http://www.weathersig.com God loves you! __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts