Hi, Bud. If you send your books in RTF format, they'll probably get validated quicker, because pretty much everyone has the ability to open RTF files. I know there are some books I'd love to validate...but they're in ARK format, and I have Kurzweil. *smile* Take care. Julie Morales Email and Windows/MSN Messenger: inlovewithchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise. --Unknown The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. --Anonymous ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bud Schwab" <budschwab@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 6:05 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] what format to use Hi gang, I am using k1000 to scan the books that I submit and have always used the KES format. From the messages that are coming through it seems that that isn't the preferred format. Should I send them in RFT instead? It's just as easy for me to send it in any format but I would like to send it in the preferred format to make it the easiest for the proofreaders. Thanks. Bud Schwab W 6 Z Y P Malibu, California