I posted this in the 2005 secction but it might be more appropriate here. is there a way to apply wilCards to text amendment. ie change "UB 356X171" TO "365X171 UB" FOR MULTIPLE TEXT?? note, 356X171 could be any number tso match string will not wotk I caan write a little lsp so a push in the right ditection may be all thats required. cheers spence