I think that will depend on your archive program. For our list your get only a month's compilation of all messages which you could download and search with a wordprocessor. I would like to know what other ways LSTOWN readers can access their archival messages. Craig At 04:06 PM 3/14/1998 EST, you wrote: >Thanks, but I mean: What is the command for sorting posting data by >person and for certain periods? > >Eg: How many messages did X send from Jan 1 -Jan 15? > -- Craig Gjerde, PhD Univ of Wisconsin Co-Listowner of Family-L discussion list Faculty Development: MEDAL and T4T Programs Phone 608-263-4713