Thanks Richard You got me thinking..... So I tried the Scribus "Search and Replace" and selected 'Text', typed two spaces in the first box and one Space in the second box, (you don't see anything!!) - selected 'Search' and then 'Replace All'. - AND IT WORKED!!! Thanks - my problem is solved!! > > _ > °v° IanW > /(_)\ Pretoria RSA > ^ ^ >