Try selecting the file using the space key, press alt plus t to select the Synthesized speech option. Then, after you've selected the proper settings, voices, etc., then press alt e to start the sending process. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> blsmass@xxxxxxxx 12/05/06 08:49AM >>> I am running a regular txt file, trying to transfer it and then I get no data selected hitting alt E, whereas if I hit enter on the file it puts the file on to the bookport in regular txt format. I am running the latest beta. Kurt