I've written this file in Wordperfect. This is actually the second time I've done this, so I know that it will work. The process is relatively easy. First, the writing (and spellchecking in my case :-) ) and then the file is saved in the ASCII format by using the CTRL-F5 key combination. This will bring up several options at the bottom of your screen. Choose 1 DOS Text and the next menu will appear. Choose 1 Save and when prompted give the file a name. I use the 3270 "SEND" protocal to upload the file to CMS and "load" it into my mail packet. Please remember to use the 'Send <dostext ext> (crlf ascii' options as this will make sure the file is uploaded in ascii. In the mail 'reply' mode, I 'GET <dostext ext> and the file is brought into my mail file. To download the file to work with in Wordperfect just use the 'Receive <dostext ext> (crlf ascii' command. Hope this was useful. Susie.