Q:

Display text window over top of list view

I have a list view with 10 or so items.  Each has a corresponding text file.  I can right now determine when and which element is pressed.  My issue is being able to display the text file overtop of the list view.  I tried putting in a Text view and making it visable when pressed but it crashes the app.  How can I on press of a list view element have a pop up text view open without starting a new intent.  
Thank you

A:

Use a dialog with a TextView! 
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/dialogs.html
Good luck!