hmmm... Judy, in PSE I can "link" items together by holding CTRL and clicking on each layer I want to link, then clicking the "link" icon (which looks like a chain) - not sure if you have something similar?
Wow, wow everyone!! (quoting my favorite little yellow guy, Wubzy!

) You guys are really getting the hang of this wordart thing... I may not be needed soon! LOL! I kept telling everyone that it was really very easy, it has to be if I can do it!