Hi All I'm using Word 2003 & a text watermark (Format, Background, Printed Watermark, Text). The document contains tables in which some of the rows are shaded. The problem is that the watermark completely disappears behind the shaded rows. By default, the shading in these particular tables is 5% grey. I've tried various settings of the watermark colour/transparency and also changing the colour of the shading in the cells but to no avail. The same problem occurs when using a graphic - although I really don't want to do that anyway. Does anyone know of a way around this or can tell me if I am doing something wrong - or is this just the way it is? Many thanks in advance ArchieD