If the text can be selected, you may try copying to clipboard using the jf= w functions. Then display the text in the virtual buffer. D C Your unadulterated message follows: Subject: [jawsscripts] Getting text in an edit field Date: 19 May 2008 I have an edit field that contains text that is too long to be fully displayed. When I use functions such as GetWindowText() it only returns the visible text. Same thing when usin= g the home row functions. What is the best way to get the full string of text in this situation?? thanks __________=A0 View the list's information and change your settings at http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts __________ View the list's information and change your settings at http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts