>When using the Report Form xxx TO FILE ASCII command,
>do the results of the text file EVER look anything
>like the report form?
>
>Do any third party products handle this better?
>
>Thanks for any help,
>Tim Gallagher

Tim,

Take a look at the VFP system variable _ASCIIcols. It controls the width of the columns in the report and can greatly help with the readability.

Kind Regards,

Mat