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Microsoft Works - Works 8 to Works Suite 2005

Works 8 to Works Suite 2005

Posted: 05 May 2006 07:11 PM PDT

Thanks. That is what I will do.

....Alan
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Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
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On 8 May 2006 18:33:51 -0700, in microsoft.public.works.win,
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Microsoft Works 6.0 will not run,and reinstalling does not cure it

Posted: 04 May 2006 04:27 PM PDT

Thanks Ken,I am on my way to fix it now!
Regards

Alberto


"Ken" <ne> wrote in message
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Can works 8 open WORD, EXCEL docs?

Posted: 04 May 2006 04:24 AM PDT

Perhaps buy Works Suite, which comes with Word. If your Excel docs are
multipage then you aren't going to be happy with the spreadsheet in Works.
In fact, based on all the posts about spreadsheet problems, it sounds like
MS has pretty much hobbled that part of Works.

Personally I would hang on to Office 2000. It will open all the newer
version files, and generally didn't require activation.

DavidF

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works suite 2004 - spreadsheet

Posted: 03 May 2006 09:53 AM PDT

Thanks but everything else prints in different colors - I will try to see if
a driver is available - someone said that works spreadsheets will only print
in black. Not sure how true that is.


"Michael Santovec" wrote:
 

Microsoft Office Printing probs

Posted: 01 May 2006 07:04 AM PDT

Already thought of that mate, cheers for the idea, printer has two
cartridges, one photo and the other colour so no black to choose from, and
system restore doesnt go back far enough to the last document I printed.
Will have to search farther.
Cheers anyway


"Ken" wrote:
 

converting works docs to Word

Posted: 27 Apr 2006 06:20 AM PDT

You can also use the Word Converter to do this.

WORKS DATABASE, HELP. STOP AUTO INFO CHANGE

Posted: 26 Apr 2006 05:14 AM PDT


"TED B" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Plonk!

Works Suite 2006 Spreadsheet

Posted: 26 Apr 2006 12:53 AM PDT

Try this
1.Launch the Spreadsheet
2.File -> Open
3.Click the Files of Type Drop down in the Open dialog. I see the CSV
option in my Works 8 install.

Comma separated files can be opened by the Spreadsheet. They are simple
text files with entries separated by Commas. I dont think it might be a
bad idea to associate CSV files with the Spreadsheet directly. It
should work as expected.

Can't open database

Posted: 25 Apr 2006 12:31 PM PDT

Hi Regina,

According to Michael Santovec's post Works 4.5 has Mac converters and Homer
provided a link to dirtcheapsoftware, which has Works 4.5 for sale, in his
post. I have not discovered any other solution in my search.

Ken

"regina joseph" <mec.edu> wrote in message
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| No. We don't have access to the Mac.
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| "Homer J Simpson" <com> wrote in message
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| > "jackies_momma" <com> wrote in message
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| >> We have just switched to pc's and all our databases are in Works 4.0
for
| >> Mac. Microsoft Works 2000 on the pc won't open the databases. Help.
| >
| > Do you still have one Mac?
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| > See also http://www.dirtcheapsoftware.com/micwor45oemf.html
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Works Calender holiday updates after 2002

Posted: 24 Apr 2006 02:34 PM PDT

Thank you Ken. I will try what they explained. After reading the remedy at
the link you provided it makes total sense and again makes me feel kinda
'dumb' to not have thought of that myself, lol! Again, thank you for your
time and suggestion.


"Ken" wrote:
 

Works word merge field format

Posted: 23 Apr 2006 05:43 AM PDT

I have been using the following formula for about 3 years now and it doesn't
seem to have the "values to watch for" problems! Use this formula for the
new "Price" merge field. It uses
"Price1" as the name of the original price field. You can substitute your
currency symbol for the dollar sign and use your own field name in place of
"Price1" and "Price". The formula is:

=IF(ROUND(Price1,2)=INT(Price1),"$"&STRING(INT(Pri ce1),0)&".00",IF(ROUND(Price1,1)=ROUND(Price1,2)," $"&STRING(ROUND(Price1,1),1)&"0","$"&STRING(ROUND( Price1,2),2)))

There seems to be some bugginess with some of the Works formulae and this
formula takes the "bugs" into consideration. I tested it on the values that
gave you problems and it works correctly. You may have noticed that the
formulas on the Microsoft support page (cited in one of the above responses)
do not work correctly.


"Sean" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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works 6.0 spreadsheet file lost

Posted: 18 Apr 2006 06:55 PM PDT


Hmmmm, OK
well, what I do in all cases of lost data
which is not very often, touch wood, (takes first digit and touches head)
I have a file management system called "ZTree Gold"
In about 3 seconds flat, it logs every file on my computer.

I then sort in descendending date order
and take a bo-peep at all my latest files.

How you would do it on your machine, I would not know
but it is something to consider.
HTH






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Works 8.5 Database Fix

Posted: 17 Apr 2006 09:49 PM PDT

FWIW
Or if you never want a headache again w/ Works... just subtract 4 and buy
Version 4.5. The Last fully integrated and functionally usable version.
Jeff
"Woolie" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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How do you position Clip Art/Pictures on return address labels?

Posted: 16 Apr 2006 08:55 AM PDT

Cheers GoRiv :-)
still trying out all the suggestions and will let you know how I do with
yours.
Very kind of everyone to reply - many thanks

B2

activesync needed here

Posted: 14 Apr 2006 06:37 AM PDT

You can get Active sync 2 ways, One from the OEM disc and One from the
Microsoft.com website. Make sure you know which version of Active sync
is supported by Works ( from the Works website / Works Box) and then
download.

hope this helps.

Works 2006 Databse Error

Posted: 14 Apr 2006 06:21 AM PDT

Hi Bill,

I have had the exact same problem, same warning... I spent close to 3 hours
on the phone with Microsoft tech... The database has a serious problem with
the new database... Once you load Works 8.5 it corrupts all your database
files... You will not be able to open any of them... I deleted 8.5 &
reloaded 8.0 my file would no longer open, I deleted 8.0 & reloaded 7.0 my
file would not open, I deleted 7.0 & tried 5.0, my file would not open, I
deleted 5.0 & loaded 3.0 and my old database files finally opened... It is
a sad tale... Microsoft took over 2 plus hours to open 1 single file in
8.5... The process not repeatable... So far I have found no solution on
the web, nor has Microsoft volunteered to fix a known problem... After
talking to them for several hours, they finally admitted to knowing about
this issue, but at first they play dumb... To add insult to injury I
received Works 8.5 as payment for being a tester, the end result is I have
numerous files that are no longer available & and Microsoft doesn't care to
fix it...

"Bill" wrote: