i am a bit confused with your requirement... ok you mean if the line "If I exist, list me too; BUT make sure you list all of me even if I extend beyond one line" exists, then you wish m to be 2 right; else 1 right ?? but here i have a question, that line in real case won't be always the same....in that case what factor do you wish to use to determine the value of m to be ?? let me know your requirements a bit more clearly... will try my best...