The first word after the Var keyword must be another keyword giving the type of the variable. So Var string TestTextString should compile. If you want a list of variables declared, the entries must be separated by commas: Var string TestTextString, string AnotherTextString, int TestInteger To download the FSDN, go to: http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_support/doc_scriptfunction.asp hth Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Hicks (HICKSSM)" <Steven.HicksSM@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:57 AM Subject: [jawsscripts] scripting User Guides > Hi friends, > two questions really, does anyone know why: > Var TestTextString > won't work. > > also, I used to have a resource type kit that allowed me to lookup > functions and things etc, does anyone know a direct link that I can > download this so i don't have to keep bothering the list with simple > things please? > I am working on some quite advanced scripts which is quite exciting. > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > The information in this e-mail and any attachments is > confidential and is intended for the attention and use of the > named addressee(s). It must not be disclosed to any other > person without our authority. If you are not the intended > recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to > the intended recipient or are aware that this e-mail has been > sent to you in error, you are not authorised to and must not > disclose, copy, distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. > > We sweep all outgoing messages for the presence of computer > viruses. However, we cannot accept any responsibility for any > loss or damage to your systems due to viruses or malicious > code not detected. > > The statements and opinions expressed in this message are > those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the > organisations within the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Health > Community. > > This email may be disclosed under the Freedom of Information > Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > __________ > Visit and contribute to The JAWS Script Repository http://jawsscripts.com > > View the list's information and change your settings at > http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.58/2309 - Release Date: 08/17/09 06:08:00 __________ Visit and contribute to The JAWS Script Repository http://jawsscripts.com View the list's information and change your settings at http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts