i did that and it sort of works. now if i go into tools-options... and click on "ok" it works, but as soon as i leave the form and then go back in it no longer works. i do click on set default but it doesn't seem to hold the settings.
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>>i haev to say still nothing. i checked set message but i don't use it. i have the options checked in the settings etc. should the line number show on the bottom left of the screen on the status bar?
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set status bar on
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