Hi Kay C, > ... > > PS Why can't I use: > put the number of char of .... > I get an error, I have to use 'characters'. > The docs indicate I can use 'the number of char' Are you sure? > Doesn't work in my script or in the msg box:-( "the num of charS" will do the trick ;-) Best Klaus Major klaus at major-k.de http://www.major-k.de