I am new to FutureBASIC. I have several questions: 1) How can I print something with a color background? I tried LONG COLOR with the background switch on, but still printed on a white background. (If I removed the background switch, then it prints on color font but still in white background). 2) How can I pass simple variables back via the LOCAL FN's parameter list? The manual indicates that in order to do this, I need to pass the varaible's address, but after receiving the address, how I can modify the content? I need to use PEEK/POKE/BLOCK MOVE? 3) I cannot trap key up event using the ON EVENT FN, all I can trap is null, key down, mouse up, mouse down, key auto, but not key up, any idea? Thank you. CSR --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Free eMail and Web Site for Macintosh Users http://www.applelinks.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- The Think Different Store http://store.applelinks.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------