I have a file I want to locate a word within the file and then erase that word without erasing the rest of the file. So far all I can get out of this is to read in each character until I find the characters in the order I need and then I know the location of the word and where I need to delete. Unfortunatly I do not know how to go back into the file and delete just the specific characters I want to delete...I need to do this in Java. Any suggestions Ben _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss