plh wrote:
<<Does everyone top post in these groups? I don't mind doing as the Romans
do, but
it separates my sig line from my message.

Yes. It makes it easier to see your reply without having to scroll to the
bottom of a very long post (most people use newsreaders, not web-based
readers). See Chip Pearson's web site tips for new posters (see rule # 11).
http://www.cpearson.com/excel/newposte.htm
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Regards,
Bill Renaud