Hi, In the application which I am developing the user has to enter lot of data, I know its required in all application. Since the information which the user needs to enter is already available in a word doucment, file which is standared template used for communication. I think it would be much easier for the user if some how I can read the template, extarct the data and populate the database. I would like to get a advice from all the gurus if this can be done useing perl alone or needs external programs. with regards Rajeev Rumale -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]