Using Word XP, I just tested what Chip said. I wrote a two-word document. I highlighted the first word in blue, and insert-5 reported it as being 'black on blue.' The other word was reported as being black on white. I then copied the first word and pasted it after the second. Insert-5 reported the third word as being 'black on blue.' So assuming JFW is accurate, (I didn't print this and have anybody look at it,) the highlight is indeed preserved when the text is copied. Dean -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx