If you want to make a temporary change to a list configuration, simply change the equal sign to a colon (or another character of your choice), then insert a new statement with the temporary settings. When you are ready to restore the list to its original configuration, delete the temporary statement and change the colon back to an equal sign. This eliminates the need to "remember the previous setting". I manage a server with over 4,300 lists, and this works for me. YMMV. -- Paul Russell Senior System Administrator O&E Messaging Services Team University of Notre Dame