READ_TEXT output in single line

Hi Sdn,

I am developping a report program to download the MM and PO text.

I had used the READ_TEXT function module to read the text.

Text is some times maintained more than 255 char.

when i am trying to download the text to excel sheet SAP is passing only 255 CHAr text out side.

I also tried to declare that CHAR(2000) even though it ives only 255 char output.

Is there any possibility of downloading total text in single line.

it can be excel or notepad.

Let me know .

Thanks

Naresh