googled it, access field has overhead but its 1 byte, 64K-1 keyed -thats not it
is it text(ascii) text or word processor text, just an idea maybe there is some formatting code that carries in the paste
clutching straws, my first thought was totally off the field
almostbob 866 Retired: passive income ROCKS
almostbob 866 Retired: passive income ROCKS