actually not specific enough
I tried with the the sign that you and Lynn suggested and I can't get it to work
additional insight would help and be appreciated

it is however fairly easy to click on the reply button of a message and delete stuff while leaving the bracket stuff in

I honestly would like to be able to do what you are talking about. It is a boost to the ego to get this stuff figured out and have more options as opposed to being handicapped by technology

thanks for your postings
roses