I've just implemented the use of Topics on all my lists (running 1.8d). I've read the manual but cannot find reference to any particular rules for the Topic word in the subject. I know that using the Topic word in upper case, followed by a colon, works. But what I wonder is, does Listserv need any particular format for the Topic word, and can the Topic word be located anywhere in the subject to be "read" by Listserv? (If there is a section in the manual that you can point me to, I'll happily go there.) Stephen C. Nill, J.D. CharityChannel, the Internet Discussion Forums of American Philanthropy Review [log in to unmask] http://CharityChannel.com/