here is the save button code i have..
private void saveToolStripMenuItem_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { string fnane = ""; saveFileDialog1.FileName = ""; saveFileDialog1.Filter = "Textfiles|*.txt|All files|*.*"; foreach (Control rhh in tabControl1.SelectedTab.Controls) { if (rhh is RichTextBox) { if (saveFileDialog1.ShowDialog()!= DialogResult.Cancel) { fnane = saveFileDialog1.FileName; (rhh as RichTextBox).SaveFile(fnane, RichTextBoxStreamType.PlainText); } } }