Am 22.01.2010 um 09:21 schrieb Akira Kakuto: > while(p && (*p == ' ' || *p == '\t')) > p++; Wouldn't this overlook (and therefore delete by not copying) all spaces and tabs in " XeTeX output 2010.01.20:2208" ? I think a fix in XeTeX is more appropriate... -- Greetings Pete Increase the size of your bike by at least *five* inches!