For viewing ASCII files, I love WnBrowse, which is now freeware, and can be found on most shareware / freeware sites. Here's one: http://www.zdnet.co.uk/software/free/filetools/sw10.html Dave Donnelly <dave@isisbio.com> or <isisdave@usa.net> ISIS BioComp phone (909) 677-2446 fax (909) 677-3991