The transfer of information from a Web site to personal files or documents is surprisingly easy if the right techniques are used. The portability, utility, and clarity of this information, especially when the user intends to file it and use it in future applications, is assured only when the appropriate commands are followed. This paper describes whole document transfer, formatting and styles, the use of File Transfer Protocol. transfer of a statistical data set, and electronic data transfer. Directions and scripts are provided that will enable users to move information between applications, locations, and systems. The paper also focuses on enhancing the information's usefulness by electronic data transfer into several unique software programs and electronic mail. (SLD)