Go to google, search on shape checker. There's a utility out there by that name that will do exactly what you want. Steve Stephen Lime Data & Applications Manager Minnesota DNR 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 651-297-2937 >>> <Steffen_Macke@dorsch.com.jo> 04/02/02 01:21 AM >>> Paul, try to switch on the scalebar in ArcExplorer, this shoul allow you to determine the extents of the map. Steffen