All, I need to replace some words with other words, but sometimes the words are not present, so I need to add the words. In a config file I use, it has the following field KIDS : Mother : Amanda Father : Scott It is easy to swap out the names of mother or father, as the variables are there, but if I try to swap out a kids name and there is no kids name already in place, how do I add it instead? Is it one command, or must I test if the content is empty then add instead of replacing? The field example cannot change as it's just the format I use... I appreciate any insite, sed is a great tool, but man! what a beast! nathan --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss