terry note pad in xp and also 2k are better in other respects over the note pad in windows me. for several reasons. i used to use a text editor replacement in me but not really needed in xp for most. the basic hot keys work in this editor plus think it handles bigger files. bill -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx