hi, Version 1.3 (** supports BP 6.0 and BP 7.0 **) a) If you are allowing SHELLING to run other DOS programs, Color_App.SetBlink(TRUE) (do your ExecDos) Color_App.SetBlink(False) should be called when returning from a DOS_SHELL. (since another program may change the state behind TV's back) b) Also, a second type of Color_StaticText was added (Try ColorTst.Exe) ------------------------------------------------------------------- ColorTST a sample application Color_App the 'real' unit you use (see doc inside it) This is released to the public domain. ------------------------------------------------------------------- doug hood CIS 70324,3336