This technique only for non-confidential lists. >Alternatively, if I want to locate some other (SIMPLE) string, do the >identical formulations apply? YES. >Now, if you can show me where to drop in specific changes to your general >formula, I just need a clear example, for me to get the gist of this >-- hopefully!) Try a [log in to unmask] <begin body of text> //ListSrch JOB Echo=no Database Search DD=Rules f=mail //Rules DD * search * in lists where owner contains merskine index owner.30 list.8 sub.4 title.35 /* // eoj -- co-owner INFOSYS, TQM-L, CPARK-L, ERAPPA-L, JANITORS, LDBASE-L, et -L [log in to unmask] "No joyriders on the Info Super Hiway!"+1 814 863 1843 31 Shields Bldg. -- Penn State Univ -- University Park, PA 16802-1202 USA