> A) When \halign is expanding text looking for \omit, TeX is > in inner vertical mode, Isn't it only in vmode while looking for \noalign? \halign{#&#\cr \ifvmode yes \else no\fi 1& \ifvmode yes \else no\fi 2\cr} \bye David _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Control Centre. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp