Lacy, I have tried that and the Notepad does stay open where I can view them both together, but as soon as I start typing in the other window, it closes. My short-term memory isn't that great, lol - I need it to stay open. Col To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk