Try grep -- -6.3 /var/log/mail.log|grep Hits The -- indicates no further options so - is a valid character. I don't know if this will work with how grep takes options, but it's worth a try. On Thu, 2004-03-18 at 11:43, Jim wrote: > I am using grep and tyring to escape an - and I want everying returned > that is 6.3 to 6.9 > > I tried something like this > > grep "-"6.3* /var/log/mail.log |grep Hits > > and I get > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- Bryce C CoBryce Communications