i've only had a look at one of the files, and a quick one: I find a "yow" word - don't know if you meant "nxow" or "nxuw" for you. also I've found two grator than >> symbols together: may want to strip one of them. Sean --- the DECtalk list. To unsubscribe, send a blank message to: dectalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and type unsubscribe in the subject field. Moderators email: shwatscoff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx this list's homePage, and the unoficial DECtalk page is at, //www.freelists.org/webpage/dectalk