Hi. I am a new member of Code Project. I have some basic beginner questions, and wonder if this is the place to ask them. I'll ask one, and if there is a better area for beginner questions, please let me know. My current question involves the key word static. Could someone please give me an explanation of it's function? I am reading a Microsoft book on C#, and I am having trouble understanding what static is all about. I looked but do not find a FAQ on this site which answers such questions. Thanks, Steve