Ok, here's another conundrum for ya'll to ponder and I sure would appreciate the help. Normally, when one selects an object, say a simple line, the properties of that object will be displayed in AutoCAD's standard layers and properties toolbars (the little ones that fit along the edge of the screen) and one can change the properties of that selected object by using these tool bars. Simple enough. The problem is that this isn't happening. When I select an object, the properties are not being displayed and I am not able to change them except in the larger properties dialogue box (which takes up more room). Eh?