If I wanted to print the word John for example on the screen starting at the end with the n and backing up each letter so next would be h, o, J but it would read correctly as John any ideas on how to go about this? The only thing I can think of is using gotoxy but it seems like there would be an easier way than a bunch of gotoxy's. You don't have to write it for me. I enjoy it more when I've done it, but a start or idea would be appreciated. thnks