Hi, I have just started writing a course manual to introduce students to programming. There are going to be lots of code examples, and I was wondering: is there a way to insert the code into the document from external files, so I can test all the files and make sure the code works, even if I edit it? In Microsoft Word I can embed a file as an object, but the file's contents does not show in the document. My example programs are then broken down and I go through it line-by-line. Again, is there any way to insert these single lines of code without copying and pasting from the main block? I'm using Microsoft Word 2000, which is also making referencing code hard. I am open to suggestions of other programs, alhtough I'd prefer not to have to learn and write Docbook/LaTeX by hand. Finally, is there a way to syntax highlight python code before putting it into MS Word? Thanks, Peter -- Maple Design - quality web design and programming http://www.mapledesign.co.uk