Did you try restoring XP to see if that would fix your previous OE settings? If that didn't work, this is what OE's Help file(F1) says to do if you have trouble formatting: "Make sure HTML formatting is turned on by clicking the "Format" menu in a new message window and clicking on "Rich Text"(HTML). A black dot appears by the command when it is selected." You could also try repairing Internet Explorer might repair OE as well: Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs>Microsoft IE>Remove & you'll be given the "Repair" choice. (Adjust these instructions for the repair of IE to your WinXP - this is how it's done in Win98/SE) HTH, armando On Fri, 05 Dec 2003 22:58:13 -0600, "Jim Moss" wrote: All of a sudden I cannot change the font name or size when composing messages. If I change the font as normal, as soon as I type the first letter it changes back. If I highlight a typed sentance, and change the font, nothing happens (the font does not change). Can anyone suggest as to how I can fix this? I am running WXP. Jim Moss ________________________________________________ PeoplePC: It's for people. And it's just smart. http://www.peoplepc.com VIEW ARCHIVES @ //www.freelists.org UNSUBSCRIBE by sending email to triadtechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the Subject field. To VIEW/CHANGE your subscription status go to //www.freelists.org/webpage/triadtechtalk Contact List Owner - dbcfour@xxxxxxx