Toadfrog,

John is talking a lot of sense.

I may be wrong, but it seems to me that you haven't given Word a decent chance.

I understand the frustration, and thinking a program is crap because it doesn't work the way that you're used to, but give it a little time and effort and you may change your mind.

To suggest that only 'big business' users need a spreadsheet is plain wrong. I use Excel as a home product to calculate my (lack of) money, and find it a very useful tool. I also use powerpoint to email jokes to friends.

Ed