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Microsoft Word - Word 2013 problem - Word isn't your default program...

Microsoft Word - Word 2013 problem - Word isn't your default program...

Word 2013 problem - Word isn't your default program...

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 03:20 PM PDT

Hi, I have a problem with Word 2013.  I just downloaded it yesterday.  I opened it up, and it gave me this warning:
I clicked Yes and put a check next to everything except .rtf (Rich Text Document), and clicked Save.  Now, my problem is, every time I close and reopen Word, it comes up with the same message box.  How do I save the settings so it is the default program for everything except .rtf?

(Dell Laptop, Windows 8, Office 2013)

page numbering not being retained

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 02:34 PM PDT

I am writing a book. It has about 200 pp now but will probably end up being over 300. Each chapter is a separate section, but I have it set for the numbering to be continuous through all chapters to the end. The number is not to be displayed on the first page of each chapter but in the header on other pages.

I have done this procedure a hundred times on other books written in Office3, Office 7 and now Office 10, setting numbers in each chapter to pick up the number from the previous chapter (having a different header (empty) for the beginning of each chapter. But this time I can go through the and set this up. It all looks fine, then the next time I open the document, the numbering has gone back to starting over with each chapter. I have now reset the number a dozen times, but the numbering is not being retained. 

Please, what can I do? I am slowly going mad.

Word file that saved only the last phrase and the rest is gone

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 01:10 PM PDT

I'll try to be as neat as possible. I had this word file of about 15 pages, it's a document that grows every day since it's a translation so it's very precious for me. Nedless to say I hit the save button every 5 minutes or even less, so yes, I DID saved it before closing it. In fact, when I opened it after a few hours, the only thing I found was the last phrase I wrote - at the top of a new page - and all the other pages before it are gone. No sign of them. How is this possible???? Where are they? Is there any way to find them? I've already searched in all the temporary files and in the entire computer but nothing. I'm desperate. Please help!!!

office 2010 disappeared

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 12:18 PM PDT

Can someone help please? URGENT!

I had a Starter Pack Office 2010 on my Sony laptop when I bought it 2 or 3 years ago, and it has vanished.....None of the components will open, not just Word. Instead I get the 'Activate/Buy Online/Free Trial' box appearing.

I need to read some documents my lawyer has sent over!!

What do I do?

inserting mergfields with switches into and if then else statements

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 12:14 PM PDT

In Mailmerge, I'm trying to create and format a mergefield that returns an interger.  If the mergefield result is less than 10, I want it to return cardinal text (e.g. two, three or four) and if the mergefield is greater than or equal to 10, I want it to return numerals, (e.g. 10, 11 or 12).  I know that the switch for cardinal text is \* CardText.  I'm unable to insert this logic into the field codes.  Help?  Thanks in advance.

Peter

Potentially Corrupt Word Files

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 10:35 AM PDT

Although I'm unsure of exactly what to Google or search for, I have a Word file that seems to corrupt from time-to-time with no real common trigger. I've ensured that this document launched new from an established template that is widely used, so I know that there is no legacy issues from a document that has been passed around. I've also not copied in an elements from other documents that may have been corrupt, generating everything from within this new, clean version.

The problem is that Word will all of a sudden have many lines (almost looks like page breaks) being repeated with no end in sight at half-inch intervals. I can still see an accurate word and page count on the tracker, but this content is no longer visible. Once this occurs, the screen starts to act sporadic at best. However, this can occur on a random page within the document, leaving everything that occurs ahead of it just fine.

Once this issue happens, some other things I have noticed is the inability to insert a traditionally flashing cursor into the text and styles within the Paragraph Styles palette disappearing as the cursor hovers over it.

I look forward to any advice that can be given.

Value of Next Character using Word VBA

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 10:17 AM PDT

I need to determine the value of next character from the insertion point.  In my case, I am attempting to see if the next character is a space but I'd like to know how to do this for other values as well.

TIA.

migrating Word 2010 into Word 2013

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 09:57 AM PDT

I can use my Normal.dotm of Word 2010 in Word 2013 but the problem is that doing that way I would always have "compatibility mode" whenever I create a new docx in Word 2013 and I want to avoid that.

I was able to migrate my macros and styles from Normal.dotm of Word 2010 to Normal.dotm of Word 2013 using the "Organize dialog" box Do you know a way to migrate also my many shortcuts that I had at the Normal.dotm of Word 2010.

header and footer disappear when copy/pasting from document with section breaks

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 09:17 AM PDT

Hi,

Urgent need of help please! My organization is trying to create a global template for everyone to use. 

When someone copy/pastes from a document with section breaks into the template, the template's header and footer disappears on certain pages.

Is there any way to tell the global template NOT to transfer over breaks from a copy/paste? Or is it possible to lock the header and footer fullproof to the point that copy/pasting breaks wont alter it?

Essentially need a full-proof header footer for a template that wont EVER disappear, even from pasting line breaks.

MS Word 2010 tabs

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 08:35 AM PDT

We use MS Word 2010 and are and have been experiencing difficulty with the tabs settings.

 

In particular when a tab is present in a document we are only able to move it once.  To move it again we need to save, close and reopen the document.  When we attempt to use the ruler to set or adjust the tab we do not get the pointer arrow,  all we get is the double stacked box icon for setting the top and bottom margins. 

 

We operate in a server environment.  What can be done to fix this issue?  Is it a global setting?

 

It is very frustrating and time comsuming for our staff.

 

Thank you,

 

COgle60

Why are my pictures being replaced?

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 08:16 AM PDT

I'm working on a 100+ page document that contains screenshots and icons inline with text.  I'm having bizarre problems that I've never seen before in Word. 

 

Several of my pictures are being replaced with other pictures.  For example, I've added icons inline with text like this:  "Click the View Details [pic of the View Details button] button."

 

In a lot of places in the document my [pic of the View Details button] has been replaced with [pic of a number icon]. 

 

Does anyone have clues as to why this is happening?  I can fix them, but would like to prevent the cause of the problem if possible.

 

 

add-in custom menu

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 07:12 AM PDT

I am looking at upgrading some clients from Word 2003 to Word 2010 and I am having a problem with a custom menu that was created in Word 2003. I am using the same document template as was used in 2003 as there are many macros associated with that template. Each item on the custom menu calls a macro to do various functions. The problem in Word 2010 is that on the add-in tab on the ribbon, the menu name is displayed but not enabled so I cannot access any of the menu items. Any information on how to get the menu enabled would be appreciated. As an alternative, I can create new tabs and setup new menus and then just hide the add-ins tab. Thanks - Kevin

Office 2013 - Excel to Word Mail Merge will not retain formatting

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 05:55 AM PDT

Hi

 

Since upgrading to Office 2013 I'm having trouble with a mail merge document, in that previously it would retain formatting of percentages, currency figures etc, whereas now I get figures pulling through of for example '7.0000000000000007E-2'  instead of '7%'.  In earlier versions of Word you were able to select an option when picking the data source of 'MS Excel via DDE' which would solve any issues of this kind, but I can't see where to select this option in Word 2013.  I'm aware I could re-write all the merge fields with switches to force the formatting but I'd rather not as there are quite a few and it would be time-consuming to re-edit all my other Word merge documents. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Joe

Sharing Auto Text

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 05:51 AM PDT

Is there a way to put standard auto text for Word say on a shared drive, where all users could go and access it? So the purpose would be to have a central, standardized auto text file that could be periodically updated/maintained by one person, and then all users with Word could go into the location of the auto text on the shared drive and update their's periodically?

I want to change my name in Microsoft Word 2010, and possibly Microsoft Office as well!

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 05:14 AM PDT

I noticed that on some 'Word' 2010 documents I have written that when I right click on it and select 'Properties' and then click on 'Details' that my name appears in the 'Authors' and 'Last saved by' strands. On some other 'Word' documents the name is different or not there at all. WHat I want to know is this: can I change my name and details in all the many 'Word' documents quickly and easily and at the same time, AND can I change my name in Microsoft Office, so that any subsequent Office program I use like 'Word' 'Excel' or whatever will record whatever name I choose or just be blank? Any help gratefully appreciated! 

Help PNRCT.dll is missing from my computer unable to start Office 2010

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 04:37 AM PDT

After 2-3 years of use without problems suddenly when I try to open Office 2010 error message comes up that Microsoft is unable to verify license. After trying solutions gleaned from support withiout success it now emerges that a file PNCRT.dll is missing from my computer. My question how can I get back to opening Office successfully. Immediate help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Franciscun

Inserting an image of size 16* 16 in word add in is duplicated ?

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 04:32 AM PDT

In the Word Add In, I am adding an small tickmark image of size 16*16 in current selection range. It is inserting the tick image in current selection properly, but the issue is if we click on the Enter key after inserting the image, the image is shrink and duplicated.

The code I have implemented is.

MemoryStream ms = new MemoryStream(imageData);

Image img = Image.FromStream(ms);

Image image = new Bitmap(img, 16, 16);

// convert to a gif so image background's transparency is not lost

const string tempfile = "TickmarkImage.gif";

image.Save(tempfile);

if (selection != null)

{

Range range = selection.Range;

 

//insert the image

if (range != null)

{

range.Start = range.End;

range.InsertParagraph();

selection.InlineShapes.AddPicture(tempfile, false, true, range);

 

}

 

//move down after adding the picture

selection.MoveRight();

}

 

Any Help is highly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Mahesh K.

 

label problem on Word 2013

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 09:23 PM PDT

Your suggestions do not solve my problem.

I am using Microsoft 2013 Word document to create a grid that matches my Copier Labels. I go into Mailings/Labels/Options/Label Vendor/product number. 
With Microsoft 2010 it worked without a glitch, but now when I enter all the relevant data as per the instruction sheet on the Avery Copier Labels box, when i print the vertical labels are not in line.  I've tried changing some of the measurements but to no avail.
Can you help?

cross reference in a footnote

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 09:06 PM PDT

Can I put a crossreference to a figure into a footnote?

To cut the size of my paper I use extensive footnotes - and sometimes needs to refer to a figure within the footnote.
It shows, but only as tekst with out the fieldnote to do autoupdates. 

a little frustrated..just downloaded free trial

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 09:05 PM PDT

just downloaded microsoft 13 program's free monthly trial but it wont even let me use the program....says it needs to be activated and the program itself is unlicensed..does anyone know how to actually use the free trial program?

How do I prevent Microsoft Office from continually blocking my emails with a message to buy a "Microsoft Office product"?

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 08:06 PM PDT

Often, when I try to email a Word document a large box pops up from Microsoft Office blocking my email.   The Microsoft box gives me three choices:  ACTIVATE  - which I can't do because I do not have Office 10";  PURCHASE Office 10 - which I don't want to do; TRY a short trial basis which I don't want to do.    How can I permanently stop this?

WORD 2010

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 06:42 PM PDT

I am using a Logitech K330 keyboard, although I do not think this is relevant to my problem.

I need to press the ' and " twice for it to work.

Is there a setting that I need to change for it to work the first time I strike the key?

Thank you

Windows 8, Office 365 will not save, or save as. What do I do?

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 06:35 PM PDT

I have installed Office 365 on my computer. I am using Windows 8. I cannot save when using Word. How do I fix this?

Note: I can save if I am using Word in safe mode only.

why are there gaps between my words in word document

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 06:03 PM PDT

Why is there gaps between my words in my word document.  I notice when I am typing if the last word is to long to fir on that line it goes to thr next line
And leave gaps.

Trouble reinstalling office home and student 2010

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 05:23 PM PDT

Does anyone know why all of a sudden our Microsoft office home and student 2010 is having issues? We've had it on our computer for over a year and a half no problem. Then last week my daughter goes to use it and it won't open. So, we uninstall had some issues there finally got the program uninstalled and then reinstalled.
Everything is fine EXCEPT the Word program it has the look of the old 2003 version.  Is there a fix or patch we are missing that might correct this? I've about drove myself insane trying to get this straightened out. 

Duracion de actualiazación office

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 05:08 PM PDT

Buenas tardes,

Lleva dos días actualizandoce mi office, me urge entregar el avance de mi tesis, alguien puede decirme cuanto mas va a tardar?

Quedo en espera de una amable y rápida respuesta.

how to substitute one template for another in word 2013

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 04:59 PM PDT

Hi,

I am confused.

I have created chapters of my book using one template.

1) I have created another template.

2) I have attched it to my previous documents

3) The new tenplate is not activated.

Can you show me how to achieve that?

Thanks'


Serge

Executing a TAB (next cell) command from within a merge

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 04:15 PM PDT

Can the user execute a conditional cursor movement (or other action) from within a Word 2010 merge IF statement?  In otherwords, are there codes for executing Word 2010 actions (such as a tab, line break, or new page) from within a merge?

Office 2010 Word 2010 Right-Click a Picture, and "Edit Picture" is Gray-Out

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 03:29 PM PDT

When I right-click a jpg picture with the mouse pointer that is embedded in Word 2010 document, I get the menu below, How can I enable Edit Picture or why is it grayed out?

 

Can I program it to use a different picture editor, like Paint.NET, FastStone Image Viewer, or Paint Shop Pro?

 

I checked MSPaint and Microsoft Office Picture Manager is installed and working correctly.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pick up where you left off option - how to make it last longer?

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 03:29 PM PDT

I like the new "Pick up where you left off" tag thing that appears on my documents but it's gone before i can click on it. Can you make it last longer, or set it as a default to go directly to where you left off when you open a document?