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I agree, the way the manual is writen is important. I have to read quite a few "american" manuals from time to time. Although I can understand them the differences in the "common" language detract from the message that the autho(u)rs intend. Regarding yours date problem. I have just had a look into "Exfile, The magazine for Protext users" issue 3. Within is a short slice of promerge that may be more to your liking. >sv rdate=sys_date[w2]+" "+sys_date[w1]+", "+sys_date[w3] >ex key 300 "&rdate&" After this has been "printed" it alters the alt-d key use the format month-day-year format so beloved in your part of the world. If you like it, why not have it printed as part of your exfile? Adrian Neal Flying high on AutoPilot