Sorry to sound feeble, but does anyone know where I can find a list of the standard examples used by telephonists, pilots, etc. when spelling words out? I know a British one exists, because a colleague used it many years ago in another job. Chris Chris Smart London Guildhall University Calcutta House Library Old Castle Street London E1 7NT Tel: 0171 320 1186 Fax: 0171 320 1182 e-mail: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%