the empty space on the right hand side of the chart is a good out-of-the-way place to hold notes and such.... many of my templates are set to open at maximum time frames, then just zoom in to suit.... if text is applied it will invaribly ease over some bars when the chart is max'ed out..... thats no big deal and not sure of a way to avoid it.... when inserting text that you intend to float in a particular area, be sure to uncheck the 'anchor to date' box.... for all the 'james bond' types, your top secret stuff can be kept secret by using same color text.... and for the rest of us 'maxwell smart' types with no secrets to keep there will always be agent 99......h