Are you using Outlook or Outlook Express? I can't do what you're saying in OE -- only has a find feature -- even if I highlight something??? Judith Hi Judith, Sorry I forget to say highlight the error In Courier that gives me the option to replace the highlighted character or to change the character. leave the replace with box empty then click on replace all I hope this helps. Mike -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/