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Posted: 04 Aug 2008 04:20 PM PDT

Daiya Mitchell wrote: 

Sorry, that was incomprehensible. "Non-breaking space" is the term most
commonly used for that function, which I mention to explain why your
search might have failed, and so that someone searching on it will find
this thread.

entourage files

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 07:11 AM PDT

"com" wrote:
 

Unfortunately, the "not enough memory" error message has been known to occur
when the issue has nothing whatsoever to do with memory. i.e. it's a faulty
description on a generic error that can be triggered by all sorts of things.

See this link for help:

Not Enough Memory
<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/error/not_enough_memory.html>

--
Diane

Creating charts with objects in excel

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 06:48 PM PDT

Yeah, the Help still leaves a lot to be desired, but they are improving it
steadily :-) In the meanwhile you can access the AutoShapes either from the
Drawing toolbar or from the Toolbox - Object Palette (I kinda prefer the
latter) but you can also use the top edge of the Callouts in the Drawing
toolbar to "tear off" the callouts to keep them handy. If you use the Object
Palette select Callouts from the dropdown.

Either way, simply click the one you want to use, then position your pointer
where you want to start the callout line. Then drag away from that spot to
where you want to type the content. Alternatively you can simply click
rather than dragging, then adjust size & position from there.

You'll find a little more if you look up "shapes" in the Help - there are
additional links on the same page.

Also, once you format the first one you can Control/Right-Click it & select
Set As Default Shape. Each one you create from then on (in that file) will
be formatted the same way but can also be edited if you wish.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac





On 8/4/08 3:12 PM, in article caR9absDaxw,
"com" <com> wrote:
 

Installer quits during upgrade install

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 02:03 PM PDT

"com" wrote:
 

This is a first for this error.

1) Download and run the Apple combo updater. Restart your computer and
Repair Permissions.

Mac OS X 10.5.4 Combo Update
(For both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs )
<http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1054comboupdate.html>

2) Try this workaround for the installer:

Launch the updater

Open the update.dmg and copy it's contents (the update installer app) to
your desktop.

Eject the update.dmg virtual disk that was mounted when you opened the
update.dmg and also make sure your Office DVD is ejected (if it was in).

Run the update installer application that's on your desktop.

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Diane

Compatability with iMac - Really

Posted: 02 Aug 2008 01:51 PM PDT

JDL51 wrote: 

Hi again,

Thank you for clarifying.

Office for Mac does all of the standard stuff well. In many cases I
would argue that it does it better than the Windows version. An
important, striking example of the difference is doing Mail Merge. I
find the Mac's interface to be far superior (logical, easy to use and
understand) to the Windows way (commands splayed all over the place).

The List feature in Mac Excel is still more mature than it is in Windows
Excel, and I've come to rely on Lists heavily.

Mac PowerPoint's Save as Movie feature has become very popular with the
advent of Web 2.0 collaborations, iPods and iPhones.

Then there's the advanced Project Gallery and Projects that just isn't
even in the Windows version of Office at all! You don't hear the Windows
folks talking about that very much, do you? Windows users don't even
know about it for the most part.

I have seen occasional postings complaining about speed. These problems
seem to affect only a few specific people. I've also noticed that
Microsoft employees have responded to some of these people requesting
further information from them, which leads me to believe that these few,
isolated problems are being addressed.

My advice is go for the Mac. On the whole, most people who make the
switch seem very happy about it.

-Jim

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Automatic Updates

Posted: 02 Aug 2008 01:33 AM PDT

"com" wrote:
 

Please always start your own thread!

See if this fix will help. Users have not reported the AutoUpdate looping,
but this is the fix for the Setup Assistant.

<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/error/install_update.html#fails2>


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Diane

Critical Read-Only Problem

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 01:31 PM PDT

Phil wrote:
 

Nothing definitive. Leopard makes use of ACLs exclusively now and
doesn't support the old owner/group/everyone model.

If you were to connect as an administrator from the workstation to the
server, do you still see problems? The admin account should have Full
Access.

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Office 2004 won't update

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 04:39 AM PDT

"Karen Sayre " wrote:
 

Always start your own thread!

What has Sync Services got to do with installing? This thread is about
Office 2004 install problems for the original user.

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Diane

SLOW launching Office08 apps

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 10:27 AM PDT

Thanks to all!
I have turned off Suitcase Fusion and resorted to (the FREE) Linotype FontExplorerX... Life is considerably better now. Not sure why it was only affecting Office08, but now I don't really care that much either.
Thanks again.

Moving a page break

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 09:16 AM PDT

Hi Niles -

I'm sure you realize that it can be a bit picky but you've probably fished
around enough that you would have seen a glimpse of the bugger by now so it
must be a bit more entailed.

Make sure Office is up-to-date (12.1.1)... Likewise for OS X (10.5.4), and
run Disk Utility - Repair Disk Permissions just to be sure you're not
chasing your tail. If that alone doesn't resolve it, try restarting your Mac
then try again.

Is this the case in *all* files or just one in particular? That will be a
determining factor in how to proceed.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac



On 8/1/08 10:05 AM, in article caR9absDaxw,
"com" <com> wrote:
 

Office 2004 + 2008?

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:44 PM PDT

"Bob Jones" wrote:
 

That's OK. I like flamboyant.

--
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Office 11.5 Update Require Administrator Privileges

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 05:54 AM PDT

"com" wrote:
 

I would do an "Archive & Install" Just be sure to check Preserve Users and
Network Settings when you select Archive & Install. This should fix your
underlying problems. The last time I had to do this the only thing I had to
re-install was the MSFT Keyboard software.

Once the install has finished, your system will be at whatever level the
disk you have is. So if your Install DVD/CD disk is 10.5.0, that's what
version of OS will be on your Mac. You will need to download the appropriate
Combo Updater (I stress combo updater and not the incremental updaters from
Software Update) from Apple's site to restore the system to a higher
version. After you run the combo, allow Software Update to download and
install any additional updates.

Run "Remove Office" again, then re-install from the CD. Even though you do
not use all of the applications, it's best to let them all install as it
could cause problems with future updates. The only exception would be MSN as
it's not an Office application.

When installing, make sure all running applications are quit.
Restart after installing.
Run Repair Permissions (this is debatable but it certainly doesn't hurt to
run it)

--
Diane

Upgrade to 12.0.1

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 09:13 PM PDT

"com" wrote:
 

This is probably referring to the AutoUpdate application. Until the MAU is
updated it will not see any of the Office updates.

Follow these steps:

Quit all Microsoft applications (Easy way: log out/in with Shift key down to
disable any startup items.)
Drag the Microsoft Office 2008 folder to the Trash.
Empty Trash.
Reinstall Office 2008 from your original installation disk. See details here
for exact steps:
<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/install/install_office2008.html>

Restart
Update
Restart (restarting before you launch any app is important!)
Repair Permissions

Let me know if you still have problems.

--
Diane

word/endnote

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 04:19 PM PDT

Jim Gordon MVP <com> wrote:
 


You are right. It's about two features I never use (and the warning
wasn't there when I downloaded the add-on):
 

The only thing I miss is the templates (they require VBA so they aren't
compatible).

Corentin

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office:mac apps all quit on opening

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 05:32 AM PDT

"reggie ronconi " wrote:
 

From what you are describing I'm suspicious of your base OS files.

You might need to download the combo updater from Apple and run it again
rather than using Software Update. Doing so overwrites potentially
problem-causing files. Several users have reported this fixed some odd
problems they were having with Office. Combo updaters will install on the
same version as they¹re applying‹no need to roll back or do a clean install.

Leopard:

Mac OS X 10.5.4 Combo Update
(For both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs )
<http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1054comboupdate.html>

If it fails there, do an "Archive and Install" of the OS. "Archive and
Install" moves existing system files to a folder named Previous System and
then installs Mac OS X again. Just be sure to check Preserve Users and
Network Settings when you select Archive & Install.

The last time I had to do an "Archive & Install" the only thing I had to
re-install was my Microsoft keyboard software.

Also see this page for solutions when you are crashing:

<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/troubleshoot/crashes.html>

--
Diane

Can one download an evaluation/trial copy of Office2008?

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:00 AM PDT

Ok, thanks for the information.

No Office programs will launch anymore. Why?

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 08:01 PM PDT

Thanks for the feedback - I'm glad it's all working out for you. Just in
passing, the MUD folder could have been moved/renamed prior to the
reinstallation in order to preserve its contents :-) You might want to
review the suggestions on this site for future reference:

http://word.mvps.org/Mac/RemoveReinstall.html

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac



On 7/31/08 10:15 AM, in article caR9absDaxw,
"com" <com> wrote:
 

unable to download updates

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 08:00 PM PDT

"com" wrote:
 

Se this page for help installing.

<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/error/install_update.html>

The steps outlined for "Fix when you have modified files:" generally will
result in a good install regardless of the problem.

--
Diane

How to set default formatting for pictures

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 04:34 AM PDT

Hi Rus -

He's really a rather pleasant guy so I doubt he'll be prone to retaliate :-)

Some comments below:

On 7/29/08 4:28 AM, in article caR9absDaxw,
"com" <com> wrote:
 

I'm afraid that's just not true, although it is a very common misconception.
Images are far more complex & varied than most have any reason to suspect -
but it's as deceptive as watching Tiger Woods shoot a 64 round & assuming
that golf must be a pretty easy game no matter how you approach it. There
are literally dozens of image file formats, each one having its own
characteristics which sharply distinguish it from each of the others as far
as the computer is concerned.
 

Perhaps they "should", but for the reason stated above they *can't* be.

An image is essentially a foreign body being placed in a file created by a
totally different type of program & having a completely different file
structure. When you use the host program's Insert command its import filters
are employed which enable it to better interpret what that foreign body is
all about. Likewise, when an image is copied to the clipboard there's
actually far more information included than just what the eye can clearly
see. But when you paste, the receiving app *can* see it and can also
"absorb" what it needs to better interpret it along with the actual image.

When you use the drag 'n' drop method you bypass all of that interpretive
capability... It's much the same as having a complex piece of equipment
delivered by a professional who effectively trains you to use it as opposed
to having it dumped on your doorstep along with a not that reads "figure it
out for yourself".
 

You'd best be careful - that *might* be closer to the truth than you
think... But *which* - and *how many* governments??? And in what capacity???

.... And what might I be forced to do if you blow my cover???????:-)

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

Office and Spaces

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 05:19 PM PDT

Just to get back to whomever I said I would, I loaded Office 2004 onto my MacBook and so far (after a half day of use) it is working fine with Spaces. It looks like Taz answered the question. I at least have Office 2008 should "the fix" ever present itself or should I need to open docx documents.

PID Not Working

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 08:28 AM PDT

com wrote:
 

I suspect the seller is sending you the *product ID*, which is different
from the *product key*, and that is what you need. Unfortunately, if you
don't have the packaging that includes the license agreement and the
product key, then you don't own Office and you can't legally use it.

Office for Mac can be legally transferred to another user *once* but you
must receive all the licensing information (the packaging and its
contents). If your purchase was suppose to also included Office 2008
then contact the seller and request he send you the packaging, installer
disk and the product key.

Hope this helps!

--

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How to view more hours in calendar?

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 04:13 PM PDT

"com" wrote:
 

Not sure if this will help, but see "Make the Calendar work for you."

<http://ub0.cc/0d/p>

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Diane

Moving office 2008 to a new mac

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:39 PM PDT

Well, you may have what "seems" to be the same issue but it not only
involves a different version of Office but also a completely different
operating system & totally unrelated hardware... This is the newsgroup for
Mac Office :-) AFAIK you can't just "move" software from one Windows system
to another, but check with the appropriate Windows groups here:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/FlyoutOverview.mspx

Good Luck |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac



On 8/1/08 9:39 AM, in article
com, "Bob"
<net> wrote:
 

How Do I get Header Footer Toolbar in Word for Mac 2008

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 04:06 PM PDT

Hi Gavin -

Actually, totally different question, tangentially related context :-)

I haven't fully tested this but it seems to work in a quick trial here...
Assuming you have set the Format> Document - Layout - Headers and Footers to
"Different Odd & Even". In the Master for your Even pages select the Frame
containing the page number, Control/Right+Click it's edge & select Format
Frame in the contextual menu. Then change the Horizontal Alignment to Left
Relative to Margin rather than Right.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac



On 7/26/08 11:14 AM, in article caR9absDaxw,
"com" <com> wrote:
 

Outlook 2003 Windows Issue

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:14 PM PDT

You're most welcome! If you have any Mac or cross-platform issues don't
hesitate to visit any time :-)

Good Luck |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac



On 7/27/08 1:27 AM, in article caR9absDaxw,
"com" <com> wrote: