Well, Mary, the ruler was an accidental find. I was working at a bank and when one of my colleagues quit, I asked if I could have her desk because it was larger than mine and had more work space. My boss agreed and when I moved my things, I found that she had left the ruler behind. I was going to give it away but when I laid it down on a piece of paper I found that it stayed put. I thought it might come in handy so I started using it as a signature guide using my optacon as you described to find the line I needed to sign. It worked beautifully so I kept it. Gail Gail, I never thought of a ruler with a cork backing. I think what I end up using is too flimsy and it slips, so I just hold my breath and hope it doesn't end up looking like a kindergartener signed it; <giggle> Mary to view the list archives, go to: _www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l_ (//www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l) To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: _optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx) with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: _optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx) with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.