This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/2/1020.html#000001 Deb, I'm guessing that you since your letters are as tall as they are, then your column (satin) stitches are exceeding their maximum length that is set up in your default settings. Once they exceed this maximum length, then the software automatically changes them over to fill stitches. You have all the capabilities in the "Properties" windows to change these settings. Ed =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================