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Microsoft Works - Correcting Works Personal Dictionary

Correcting Works Personal Dictionary

Posted: 30 Nov 2007 09:41 AM PST

Thank you.

Ken

"Brian & Joan Thompson" <att.net> wrote in message
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| C:\Documents and Settings\Brian W. Thompson\Application Data
Microsoft\Proof
|
| "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| news:phx.gbl...
| > You're welcome.
| >
| > By the way, on your Windows xp what is the total path to Custom.dic
| > location.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "Brian & Joan Thompson" <att.net> wrote in message
| > news:CUe4j.5254$ops.worldnet.att.net...
| > |
| > | Ken:
| > | Thanks, much appreciated. I never knew that about Note Pad
| > | Brian
| > |
| > |
| > | "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| > | news:%phx.gbl...
| > | > Hi Brian,
| > | >
| > | > You can open most any file with NotePad.
| > | >
| > | > CUSTOM.DIC should have displayed as a NotePad document.
| > | >
| > | > Right click CUSTOM.DIC, choose Open With.... select NotePad.
| > | >
| > | > Ken
| > | >
| > | > "Brian & Joan Thompson" <att.net> wrote in
message
| > | > news:3o14j.179623$ops.worldnet.att.net...
| > | >
| > | > | Ken: Thanks for the quick response. I found the PROOF folder but I
| > | > cannot
| > | > | open the ".DIC" file extension. I am using Win XP. Any thoughts?
| > | > | Brian
| > | > |
| > | > | "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| > | > | news:%23vcNN$phx.gbl...
| > | >
| > | > | > Hi,
| > | > | >
| > | > | > I use Works version 6.0, WindowsMe
| > | > | >
| > | > | > In my version it is called CUSTOM.DIC and is in the Proof
folder.
| > | > | >
| > | > | > C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Microsoft\Proof.
| > | > | >
| > | > | > Note: if you are using WondowsXp the Application Data folder is
a
| > | > hidden
| > | > | > folder.
| > | > | >
| > | > | > Ken
| > | > | >
| > | > | > "Brian & Joan Thompson" <att.net> wrote in
| > message
| > | > | > news:6XX3j.2699$ops.worldnet.att.net...
| > | > | >
| > | > | > | I added an incorrectly spelled word to the personal dictionary
| > in
| > | > Works
| > | > | > | Version 8. I remember I used to be able to go in and delete
| > | > something
| > | > | > like
| > | > | > | that on earlier versions of Works but can't remember how it
was
| > done
| > | > .
| > | > | > Can
| > | > | > I
| > | > | > | still do it, how?
| > | > | > | Brian Thompson
| > | > | > |
| > | > | > |
| > | > | >
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| >
|
|

no appointments show when opening works.

Posted: 28 Nov 2007 07:24 PM PST

Everything is working and appointments are displaying on OPEN of WORKS as
expected. I will give this a little time and hopefully they will continue to
display as they should. And again all of your help is most appreciated.
This was really frustrating and is nice to have it resolved.

Happy Hollidays,
Bubba

"Bubba" wrote:
 

Word to Works Converter

Posted: 28 Nov 2007 08:30 AM PST

Hi Evie,

You might try using Free OpenOffice.

http://www.openoffice.org/

OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an
open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the
product is free to download, use, and distribute.

Ken

"Evie" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Hi Ken,
|
| I have actually been able to open the document using Files of type (.doc
and
| .rtf) and the text is fine, but there is formatting with a vertical line
on
| the left hand side and lettering which comes out all skewed. It's a
template
| that I need to use for creating documents. Otherwise I will have to
install
| Word. Any help is appreciated! Also, where can I buy Word on its own
| without the whole Office suite?
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > Hi Evie,
| >
| > The converters you have to open documents in Works are displayed by
opening
| > Works, choosing File, then choosing Open, in the Open dialog window
click
| > the down arrow for Files of type, this will display the converters.
| >
| > Have you tried saving the attached email to a place where you can try to
| > open using some of the converters?
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "Evie" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | I'm using Works 8.5 and have a Word document that I am able to open,
but
| > it's
| > | all over the place! It's a template that was created on Word (not by
me)
| > and
| > | sent by e-mail. The text comes out ok, but there are borders, headers
and
| > | footers that don't come out properly. I know there is a converter for
| > Works
| > | to Word, but I can't find one to do the opposite. Any suggestions
| > welcome!
| >
| >

Works won't read word e-mail attachments

Posted: 25 Nov 2007 09:49 AM PST

I had the same problem going from web tv to a 2007 HP laptop. Had a fellow
use
"housecalls.trendmicro.com" where he came up with "Post Data Spider 1.0 by
Giuseppe Buttafuoco. There are Lots of numbes & letters inserted in the
messages but I do have the material. Not sure I want to part with webtv.
:-))


"Ken" wrote:
 

Opening Word 200 Docs in Works 8.5

Posted: 24 Nov 2007 08:18 PM PST

Ken,

Thanks very much. I downloaded the patches. While they didn't help
directly, they helped me figure out that some of the files I am trying to
open are actually Word 6.0 (95) files - not compatible with Works. I need to
re-save them as Word 2000 files.

Thanks for your help!

"Ken" wrote:
 

Windows no disk

Posted: 18 Nov 2007 09:38 PM PST



"Tua'r Goleuni" wrote:
 

Works 8 dictionary problem

Posted: 17 Nov 2007 04:29 PM PST

Re: How would I restore the computer like that

For information about Restore, click Start on the Desktop, on it's menu
choose Help, search for Restore.

Basically, click Start on the Desktop, select Programs, on it's menu select
Accessories, on it's menu select System Tools, on it's menu choose System
Restore.

The rest should be self explanatory.


Re: can I keep Norton?

Only if you want to have continuing problems with your computer, your
choice. So far you only notice a problem with Works, there will be others.

Re: Is there a way to redownload the dictionary documents or something?

Not sure if there is a repair feature in your version of Works.

Go to Control Panel, choose Add/Remove programs, choose Microsoft Works,
does it offer a selection to Repair?

If that doesn't work.

Assuming you have your Works installation disk.

Completely remove Works from your computer using cleanup utilities then
reinstall using a clean boot.

Example of how to do this can be found at...
http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/MICROSOF/sHARED/7513181faq24.shtml

Ken


"Asj" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| How would I restore the computer like that, and can I keep Norton? It was
a
| lot of money...
| Is there a way to redownload the dictionary documents or something?


Ken <Wrote>

Re: I installed Norton

OUCH.....

Norton is not friendly with Microsoft programs, for that matter, some tell
me neither are McAfee and Trend.

The first thing I would try is to Restore the computer to a time prior to
Norton install.

Ken
PS:

When I tried to get rid of Norton from my computer, using uninstall doesn't
get all it's hooks out of the system, one has to go to their web site and
get a removal tool. Suspect this would be the same for McAfee and Trend.

For virus protection I use AVG free, some recommend Avast, (freeware), or
NOD32, (not free).

In either case, when installing one of these programs, choose custom install
and opt out of email scanning. If the resident shield (or what ever it's
called) doesn't find the virus neither will email scanning. Email scanning
can cause corruption in your email program if you are using a Microsoft
email program like Outlook Express.


"Asj" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| A few days ago I installed Norton 360 on my computer, and around the same
| time, my dictionary stopped working. Now, I have no idea how to get it
back.
| I tried turning off Norton, and it still wouldn't open. When going to the
| Works folder on my computer, "WksDict.exe" won't open, and says it can't
| access one or more files that are required. Anyone have any ideas of how
to
| fix it?

Converting from Word to Works

Posted: 11 Nov 2007 09:39 AM PST

You are welcome and thanks for posting back.

--

Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm


"MJB" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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