Hello to all! Well I'm the first person to admit that it doesn't take much to baffle me, so no surprise when I cannot figure out why Outlook express opens as maximised yet when I go to the edit field to type the message the edit field is minimised! This usually results in some sentences running together with no spaces between the full stop and the first letter of the new sentence, especially baffling as I'm certain I did insert a space. I have also noted that some but not all web sites open as minimised as well, I'm using JFW 4.5.1 with XP home, any explanation Best Wishes Alistair If you like me are a sun worshipping holiday addict join my mailing list for visually impaired holiday makers! blindholidaymakers-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ally.kelly@xxxxxxxxxxxx Happy to chat on messenger: allykelly@xxxxxxx