I had to refine my between statement after some trial and error. Between 'A%' and 'Ezzzzzzzz%' gets everything from A up to F. The query I used, used only one z. Rob Smith LexJet rob.smith at lexjet.com http://www.lexjet.com (800)453-9538 (941)330-1210 Int'l (941)330-1220 Fax 1680 Fruitville Road, 3rd Floor Sarasota, FL 34236