IAW>>> Try a \ before each [ or ] to make the [ or ] seen literally.
rg>> Old string = [SPAM] rg>> New string = \[SPAM\] rg>> With the old string the filter ignored the []s so ANY message with SPAM rg>> in the subject (no matter with or without the []s) was placed in the rg>> junk folder. rg>> With the new string the the filter does nothing. Any message with SPAM rg>> or [SPAM] ends up in the inbox like any other unfiltered message. IAW> Going back to your original message I notice that you use the word IAW> "contains". When you use a regexp in your filter, you have to use IAW> "matches". In the sorting office screen where you set up the filters I have String = \[SPAM\] Location = Subject Presence = Yes I do not see anything that says either "contains" or "matches" Thx RG -- Beautiful Butterfly Displays http://FramedButterflyArt.com Random tagline: When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. - Confucius ________________________________________________ Current version is 3.95.08 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html

