Re: Generating a new line in a text file

: Chris, : \n = *nix : \r = Mac : \r\n = PC : (now that you've 'dropped' "MS Notepad" into the conversation...) The simplest M$ tools content themselves with : black blocks (apparently not being interested in your comfort), but the more sophisticated tools will sometimes : oblige... : =dn : Excellent, it would appeared to have been a combination of the quotes and the right newline command that was the problem, I had in fact tried various combinations of the two, but apparently not quite hit the right one. Like I said, it was something totally obvious. Guess it was just a case of not seeing the wood for the trees. I would have mentioned the "MS Notepad" usage earlier, only it was 4:30 in the morning when I decided to ask about it, so my mind wasn't exactly in a high gear. But it's sorted now, so cheers to both you and Jason for helping out! Chris