since installing Tiger, MS Word (from Office 2004) has developed the habit of hanging when left open and unattended for several hours or more; Force Quit lists it as not responding, and I have to force it closed and then reopen it anyone else experience this? any suggestions (like is it possible that some preference or similar file is corrupt and needs to be trashed and recreated)? jf -- john farago professor of law cuny law school (212)348-0815 farago at mail.law.cuny.edu