Varian, Thank you again. You never cease to amaze. And yes, "tress" is a word, as perusal of the second stanza of George Gordon's (better known as Lord Byron) will show, i.e., One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven TRESS, Or softly lightens o'er face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling place. -- From She Walks In Beauty Hey, thanks again. Larry F