xander, yes the code works but it doesnt terminate if locks up and it also doesnt change the source file. that is what i want to accomplish.here is the part of the file as it apears.


RPNUM: 903-310-7076B

i want to remove the 'B' so the dialer can call the num

my way will remove the num from the output but not the source file
also it freezes.

the other examples didnt seem to works

thanks everybody