Well, there are several ways you could go: - Run the query to grab the entire table. Then reference the query as though it's a CF-structure; or - Run the query using STARTROW=2 and MAXROWS=1 to stop at row 2, then use queryname.columnlist, listgetat(), and evaluate() to fetch the data from column 2; I'm sure there are other and/or better ways. You could slurp the whole query into a 2-d array, and do your references directly. But I'm sure you don't want us to give away the whole thing ;-) What fun would that be? best of luck, LBB -----Original Message----- From: Roadrunner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Yes, Lee I want to access fields by rows and columns. Exactly. If it is more advanced which you state it is, what topic would I look under in a Cold Fusion book. I've abused everyone's talents enough for one evening. I'm willing to go out and study this on my own. I just need direction. how to access a particular element in a database. Like what's in row 2, column 2? .... IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachment to it is intended only to be read or used by the named addressee. It is confidential and may contain legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistaken transmission to you. If you receive this e-mail in error, please immediately delete it from your system and notify the sender. You must not disclose, copy or use any part of this e-mail if you are not the intended recipient. The RTA is not responsible for any unauthorised alterations to this e-mail or attachment to it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Structure your ColdFusion code with Fusebox. Get the official book at http://www.fusionauthority.com/bkinfo.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists