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Microsoft Word - Can you manually edit automated Balloon markups?

Can you manually edit automated Balloon markups?

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:38 PM PDT

I know I can create my own 'Comment' balloons when editing/reviewing a document but I would also like to be able to edit the content of automated balloon markups that come up when using the Compare document feature.  Is this possible?

Mail Merged calculations

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:38 PM PDT

How do I do a mail merge calculation ? eg given the date of birth, how do i calculate the age in years currently and for a date in the future, eg 1st December ?>

word 2007 save bug

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:22 PM PDT

Hello.

I had started to create a document in MS word 2000 and copied the file after saving my work in a USB flash drive.

I opened the file and continued working on a different machine with MS word 2007 installed. It opened my document in compatibility mode. When I tried to save it (File-->Save) instead of saving it, an error message popped-up, my original file was deleted and MS word closed.

Is it how word is supposed to work or it is a bug never solved?

I can understand that if I want to work with earlier versions of a program, I should save my work in an earlier format, but newer versions of the same program, made by the same company cannot process the files of old versions? that's kind of weird.

numbering blacked out on heading styles

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 12:35 PM PDT


the numbering on one of the heading styles I'm using has been 'redacted' by word...I can't seem to correct this.

ASk community

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 10:48 AM PDT

So I downloaded Student and Home 2013 (whatever it is called) and now it wont open . It tells me to go to my control panel and repair which I did already and it still does not work . I need to write an essay for class can someone please help me ! Thank You .

New table style row height

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 09:32 AM PDT

Greetings. Building a document template and I've got my tables defined how I want them, except for one thing - row height. When I try to modify the table style, row height is greyed out. If I create a table from that style (which is set as the default table style), I can modify the row size in the table properties, but it doesn't seem to affect the actual table. I've looked at the obvious settings around margins and stuff, and nothing really seems to matter.

 

Here is an example. The top is from my style, and the bottom is just a table I created that matches my desired style. I need the top table to match the bottom style. As you can see, the only thing that's "off" is the row height.

 

 

What am I missing?

Word 2013

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 09:28 AM PDT

I am trying to print labels (1x4) (20 to a page) from an excel spreadsheet.  The print is all screwed up.  I have tried making adjustments with the right click but to no avail.

reprogram hotkey

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 09:06 AM PDT

I use Word 2010 on Windows 7 operating on a laptop with two additional display units.  I frequently use Ctrl+3 to lock certain fields after I update them.  Formerly I used only the two full-size display units.  Since I began using the laptop display also (total of three displays) my left-hand display shifts to the right whenever I press Ctrl+3.  How can I prevent that? 

MSword 2007 calender 2013 template create

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 08:37 AM PDT

How to create MSword 2007 calender 2013 template?

Is there any way to control the order of building blocks on the Insert/Quick Parts menu?

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 08:32 AM PDT

I have created custom templates for users and am storing custom, template-specific building blocks in it.   I am happy with the functionality so far.

 

I am about to create user documentation to train them to create their own docs based on the various templates.  But what's driving me crazy is that the building blocks are appearing only in alphabetical order, and I'd rather group them my own way.

 

Is there any way to control this?  Can I somehow use the building blocks organizer to do it?

 

Thanks

Anj

Are windows office files compatible with mac

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:32 AM PDT

I have for many years used Windows based Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. I am thinking about buying an iMac which has Office for Mac installed. Will I be able to open/amend my files that were created and saved in windows?

I have a big problem

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:07 AM PDT

When i put my promo code in it takes me to a page where it says: It looks like you don't have Office yet. Do you want to visit the Store to get a copy? and then when i press visit store they ask me to buy microsoft office but i already bough it.

Word 2010 Line Spacing

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 06:09 AM PDT

Back in the old days, it was customary to create a subscript on a typewriter by rolling the platen down by half a line, typing the subscript (which was, of course, in full size Courier font), rolling the platen back up by half a line, and continuing typing. Word 2010 offers a fast and easy way to create a subscript, but the number or letter is in reduced font size. Also, the subscript can cause the line spacing to increase to accommodate the lower character.

I need to recreate an old document that was typed on a typewriter. The only problem I'm having is the subscript. After working on the problem for a couple of hours, I gave up assuming that Word would not do what I need. Using { advance } moved the text, but it also altered the line spacing.

Just a few minutes ago, I looked at the document in Word after it was scanned and OCR'd in Adobe Acrobat XI. One of the subscripts is exactly the way I need it. So, Word WILL do what I need. Now I need to find a way to do it.

Two questions:

1. How can I accomplish the task above? or

2. How can I look at what Word did to display the desired subscript in the scanned document?

The scanned document is available if someone needs to see it. Thanks!

Space bar enter and backspace keys don't work in word 7

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:24 AM PDT

This has only just happened after a year of use. These keys only don't work in word. After turning off computer and turning on again, all is working for about 4-5 words then problem happens again. Please help as need to complete an assignment ASAP.

"Sorry, we could not open 'File Name'" error message

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:50 AM PDT

Hi, I am using ms word 2013 and am trying to complete a school assignment but when i open my document it comes up with a message saying "Sorry we could not open 'file name' " This is very annoying! please note im only 14 :)

update links macro not working

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:11 AM PDT

Hello,

 

I have created a template in my STARTUP folder. The template contains an AutoText entry and a macro.

 

The AutoText entry (_autotextEntry) contains links to an Excel file. I would like the macro to insert the AutoText, then loop through the links and update them to the Excel workbook that is selected.

 

The code below is not quite working. If I split the code into two macros, then run the first to insert the AutoText, then the second to update the links then everything works fine. When I combine the code and try to run a single macro, the chart links update, but the links to text fields do not update.

 

Is anyone able to shed any light on this? Thanks in advance,

Mark

 

Sub WriteReport()
Dim pName As String
Dim thisField As Field
Dim OldLink, NewLink As String
Dim aTemplate As Template
Dim myTemplate As Template
 
 Selection.EndKey Unit:=wdStory
 

'''' >>>>>> this works in isolation
 For Each aTemplate In Templates
 If aTemplate = "startupTemplate.dotm" Then
 Set myTemplate = aTemplate
 myTemplate.AutoTextEntries("_autotextEntry"). _
 Insert Where:=Selection.Range, RichText:=True
 Exit For
 End If
 Next
''''>>>>>>


'''''******** this also works in isolation
With Dialogs(wdDialogFileOpen)
    .Name = "*.*"
    If .Display Then
        pName = WordBasic.FilenameInfo$(.Name, 1)
        'MsgBox pName
    Else
        MsgBox "No file selected. You need to run the macro again and select an Excel workbook."
        Exit Sub
    End If
End With

'get file name from selected file to use when replacing field codes
strFilePath = pName

sFileName = Mid(strFilePath, InStrRev(strFilePath, "\") + 1, Len(strFilePath))
noExtFileName = Replace(sFileName, ".xlsm", "")
OldLink = "templateLink"
NewLink = noExtFileName


For Each thisField In ActiveDocument.Fields 'change text fields
  If InStr(1, thisField, "!R", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then ' "!R" is the start of a cell reference in the link field
    thisField.Code.Text = Replace(thisField.Code, OldLink, NewLink, , , 1)
  End If
Next thisField

For Each thisField In ActiveDocument.Fields 'change chart fields
  If InStr(1, thisField, "Chart", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then ' "Chart" is the start of a chart reference in the link field
    thisField.Code.Text = Replace(thisField.Code, OldLink, NewLink, , , 1)
  End If
Next thisField

Selection.WholeStory
Selection.Fields.Update
Selection.Collapse

End Sub

merging 2 A5 docs on a A4 doc

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:08 PM PDT

Hi

i have 2 labels a5's on an a4 sheet, when i merge the doc, i get the first & 2nd record, on the first A4 sheet, then on the next sheet i get the 2nd record on the first a5 then the 3rd record on the forth a5, i have put next record on the second feild, is there away i can fix this.

 

Regards

 

T

MS Word 2010 - View and Edit the Linked Source Info for a MS Excel (2010) chart that has been pasted into the word doc

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:38 PM PDT

Hello everyone,

 

Here's what I have done:

 

1. Copy Excel Chart to Clipboard

2. Paste Special (as a linked object to MS Word)

 

I would now like to copy the MS Word Linked Chart onto a different MS Word Page and then change the data source info to a different worksheet in the same excel spreadsheet....

 

Is that at all possible?

 

Thanx for any help...

 

:)

 

ms word mail merge

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:08 PM PDT

Hi,

I am having a problem in Mail Merge.

I have the data in excel sheet.

When I merge a field that contains more characters, only few characters are shown in the mail merge documents. 

How can I get the complete characters in the mail merge document?

Cannot paste into Word 2010

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:28 PM PDT

I am running Windows 7-64 with Office 2010. I cannot paste text or pictures into a Word document, however I can use the special paste CTRL+ALT+V without any problem. The copy shortcut works fine as well, so it is just the actual CTRL+V paste shortcut that doesn't work.

The problem only persists in Word as well. Ive tried it in Excel and it works fine as well as in outside applications. Once the shortcut is pressed, it looks like its about to run fine, the cursor holds for a fraction of a second like it does in excel but nothing gets pasted. If I right-click and go to paste, it used to show the preview of the picture but has stopped doing that now, however the right-click paste with text works fine.

 I have tried almost all of the solutions I can find. I have rebooted my computer. Done a hard reboot by removing the battery, reinstalled Office, starting Office with addons disabled, uninstalled Skype Click-to-Call, run the "sfc \scannow" command in the cmd prompt, and reset all the shortcut keys. I have tried to do a system restore as well but either it doesn't work or it doesn't go back far enough.

I can find no other way to try to fix it. I did not want to waste everyone's time without trying to figure it out myself. Alas, I am at wit's end and humbly implore you for any and all help you can offer. Thank you kind people of the forums.

Doug Robbins I keep trying your add in Merge tool but get the following error. Error 5941 What does that mean?

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:13 PM PDT

 

This is the error

MS Excel (2010) To MS Word (2010) - When Trying to paste As A Linked Chart Object into MS Word, It Does Not Always Appear

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 08:10 PM PDT

Hi Everyone,

 

Not sure if this is a known issue or something I might be doing wrong...

 

Successful Steps:

 

1. Create MS Excel Chart

2. Right Click Chart and Copy

3. Open MS Word

4. Right Click and Select Paste as Link

 

What happens:

 

1. Create MS Excel Chart

2. Right Click Chart and Copy

3. Open MS Word

4. Right Click and Paste as link doesnt appear - Paste Appears

 

I create a column chart in MS Excel and want to then copy and paste to MS Word so that it retains the link so it gets refreshed.

 

However, and after some frustration, if you copy the chart, goto MS Word, and right click, the options to paste as a linked object pretty much most of the time do not appear....?  Say 1 in 20 or 30 attempts it will appear?

 

Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong?

 

Thanx in advance...

 

:)

Error Opening Microsoft Word 2013 in my Dell Inspiron

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 07:58 PM PDT

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
  Application Name: WINWORD.EXE
  Application Version: 15.0.4517.1003
  Application Timestamp: 51a7523e
  Fault Module Name: btmoffice.dll
  Fault Module Version: 1.0.0.45
  Fault Module Timestamp: 4d0155a1
  Exception Code: c0000005
  Exception Offset: 0000000000006a2f
  OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
  Locale ID: 1033

Additional information about the problem:
  LCID: 1033
  skulcid: 1033

using arrow keys in word 2007

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 07:16 PM PDT

Hi I'm using word 2007 and I'm having problems with moving imported objects using the arrow keys.  If I click down left or right my object always goes up.  I've tried several different things and can't get it to work.  Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong.  Thanks.

Manny

hi everyone i have a quandary with conversion between word and word pad documents

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 06:32 PM PDT

 

Hello everyone  

 

I am running an Acer Aspire with Office 2007 on XP

 

I alternate between this and an older Mitac computer, running Windows 2000 which has wordpad  not word.

 

When I save documents in wordpad I choose rich text format although there are other formats.

 

When I transport the files back onto the Acer and Word the text runs past the desirable margins on screen and on page. i.e When I print them they come up in print preview as running over the printable area of the page.

 

I can cure this by doing a

 

select all

 

cut

 

paste special

 

using the unformatted text option.

 

With this the text is then back within desirable page margins … but I don't want to do this as I lose bold areas and presumably other formatting I would like to retain. 

 

Well if I were to methodically investigate help menus about margins etc over a period of time, perhaps considerable time, I would sort it. Are then any suggestions so that I can short circuit this niggling problem.

 

The reason to alternate to the second laptop is convenience…

 

Its set up in lounge, other laptop in bedroom… I am trying to write continuously through the day and get a book completed… so every convenience helps.

 

Thank you, from Simon Overall in New Zealand, the bottom end of the world. When you reply tell me where you are… the world out there fascinates me.

What Versions of Office will operate with Vista?

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 05:07 PM PDT

What versions of Office will work with the Vista operating system?

 

How to setup Word 2010 Workgroup Templates location with Office 2010 Customiztion tool

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:14 PM PDT

I can't seem to find it under Modify Users Settings, Microsoft Word 2010, Word Options, Advanced, and File Locations.

 

Is it configured somewhere else?

 

Thanks

Microsoft Office 2013 - Word

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:24 AM PDT

I have recently purchased and uploaded the Microsoft Office 2013 software and cannot get the word document to open.  Can someone help?