I want that an existing text file should be opened, and can be changed, for example, change the word value, by the word val, or v only. I actually want that a fortran program can be used to read text files, and it should do any possible changes to the text. My aim is to make a software, for 1.) Sorting out some chemistry files, and, 2.)(if possible)any text files like them,of any subject. AND No. 4) It must not make the text files so big, that they become unable to copy on floppies. Thats what i want. Thanks a ton. Espacially thanks to Mr. Cakiwi for his first reply for me.