:: If you want a solution (as opposed to just rant), there is a free :: viewer for Word documents. There is also a free "Compatibility ::Pack" for Office XP and 2003 and the viewer that allows these ::versions to work with the Office 2007 formats. Actually I intend to both rant and use the solution. I looked for a viewer yesterday, obviously I'm blind. Thank you Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 25/05/2008 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk Hosted by: www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=7988359 Even if faith is lacking, and hope is non existent, you always have charity and compassion to offer. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist