> Can some one tell me who is doing me this favor of escaping things for me, and how do I prevent it? The PHP magic_quotes variables in php.ini do this. Search php.ini for magic_quotes, and you'll find three items along with a bit of documentation. Owen Rudge http://www.owenrudge.co.uk/ MSN Messenger: orudge@freeuk.com ICQ: 125455765