Hi all How do I save a text file without extra chars at the start of the file. If I save with the following code there is one extra char added to the start of the file. Hfile = OPEN "/home/mike/cmrmsg.txt" FOR WRITE CREATE WRITE #hfile, "Stuff" CLOSE #hfile If I use a very long string I get two chars added at the start of the file. Regards Mike Crean