The final problem most people had with panel drawers was that they didn't close after selecting a program. I just found the solution: Go to Preferences -> More Preferences -> Panel The top check box here is "Close drawer when launcher is clicked. This has been a minor headache, but a really annoying problem for some. :-) ---- Robert P. Nix internet: nix.robert@xxxxxxxx Mayo Clinic phone: 507-284-0844 RO-CE-8-857 page: 507-270-1182 200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905 ---- "Codito, Ergo Sum" "In theory, theory and practice are the same, but in practice, theory and practice are different."