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Default Program for MS Word

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 02:43 PM PDT

How do I make MS Word 2010 a default instead of MS 2013 that came with a free trial on my new laptop.  The subscription has run out. I already have my purchased 2010 installed.  When I open a word document, it defaults to 2013 and since the subscription as expired the document can not be used, even though I have 2010 installed.  I have tried "open with" but 2010 is not listed only 2014.  I have also tried "change" under properties, but again 2010 is not an option.

Getting unwanted page borders in MSWord

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 02:37 PM PDT

I'm using MSOffice 2013-MS word.

I created custom margins (top .5, Right .5, bottom .5, left 1) and used Times New Roman-16 Bold on an 8 1/2 X 11 page.  I'm getting an unwanted border around the text. I can create a custom border  that sits inside the unwanted border.  I cannot get rid of this unwanted border.  Help would be appreciated.  I tried to upload a copy of the docx file, but got "invalid file name" error.

Bottom line of picture border does not always show up.

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 01:20 PM PDT

How do I format a picture so that the solid line outlining it will always show up on the bottom.   Some pictures are ok, but on others only the top and side lines are there.  I've tried resizing the pictures, which sometimes resolves the problem.  I've also tried copying and pasting the picture, which also works sometimes.  Not knowing what is causing this leaves nothing but a hit and miss solution.  The picture Caption seems to make no difference at all.

CTRL+ALT+Enter function in Word 2010

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:43 PM PDT

Hello,

The CTRL+ALT+Enter function in word creates a pilcrow with a dotted box around it.

What is the purpose of this? I use it all the time after equations to ensure when I am referencing equation numbers throughout my document that it only returns the number and not the whole equation.

Thanks.

Default Page Color

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:16 PM PDT

I usually go to Design -> Page Color and then select a different background color. Is there a way to set this to default, so I won't have to change it everytime I open a new document? If it can be done through editing the Normal.dotm can someone guide me through how to change it? I've tried to do it before with the answers from other posts, but I haven't been able to get it to work. I'm using Word 2013

I added a password for MyWinLocker and can't remember the password now. How do I change the password?

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 11:57 AM PDT

I added a password for MyWinLocker several years ago and I can't remember the password now. How do I change the password? MyWinLocker doesn't give me the option to change it.

Editing cross-references in the endnotes

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 11:45 AM PDT

The Chicago Manual of Style, which I am using, requires that references to maps, figures, etc. in the main text be lower case. The insert Caption process and a cross-reference thereto result in a capital letter, e,g., see Map 3-2. By right clicking on the cross reference and choosing "lower case" this changes to "see map 3-2" and that remains after updating fields. Great!!

The problem I have run into is that this does not work in the endnote. The ctrl+click works, but the right click to edit to lower case does not--there is no option for "edit" on right clicking. Manually editing the field by adding "*_Lower" and updating results in the lower case. While the filed is still shaded, the ctrl-click does not work.

Is there a solution?

Guy_6107

How to see top/bottom margins in Print Layout view?

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 11:02 AM PDT

How can I see the top and bottom margins in Print Layout view and Whole Page zoom level?

I see them on one computer, but not on another (both Word 2003 SP3).  So I believe I unwittingly set a mode or option.

With Portrait orientation, I see left and right margins.  But not top and bottom margins.

The ruler shows an area of only 9 inches, yet the Paper height is 11 inches.  So I "know" the top and bottom margins will be 1 inch each, as I entered in Page Setup.

It just bothers me that I cannot see those margins on the display.

Any ideas?  Need more information (what)?

changing captions and crossrefrences according to the chapter number

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 10:42 AM PDT

I wrote a document with 3 chapters (chapter1,2 and 3), in each chapter I made a caption to the figures such that figures in chapter 1 are: Fig 1.1, Fig 1.2 etc. but in chapter 2 they are Fig 2.1, Fig2.2 etc.

I decided to transfer some sections from chapter 2 to chapter3. The problem is when I copy and paste those sections they will keep their captions and even inside the text were I crossrefrence them.

Ex:

Chapter 3

As we can see in Fig 2.2

Fig2.2: the figure caption

I have a huge amont of figures and crossrefrences and I want a way to copy them from chapter 2 and put them in chapter 3 but at the same time I want to change their captions and the text crossrefrences to be consistant with the new chapter number.

Any Ideas?

thanks

Ahmad

Customized themes (Color and Font) not saving correctly

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 09:25 AM PDT

When I save a customized color, it does not save the correct colors? This is also happening in the customized Font also, the new Heading saves correctly but the body does not?

How can I use the standard font "System" shipped with all operating systems since the dawn of time?

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 09:08 AM PDT

As per subject line.

I am using MS Word 2007 and would like to use the "System" font to highlight code in an assignment. I have been hindered by the fact the drop down list does not contain this font and I have verified that the font is installed and usable (opened notepad and selected the font no problem).

After trawling the net, I finally decided to sign up to this forum to get the answer.

The font is called "vgasys.fon" when looking at the fonts file details so that anyone trying to help knows what I am talking about.

Thanks for any help, I am quite adept at modifying things such as registry entries, moving and copying files to odd places and so on so if someone has a method, I will see what I can do to implement it. If you can provide full instructions, that would also be useful.

Copying files to external media

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 08:19 AM PDT

I want to copy existing Word files to a flash drive.   I have followed 'help' instructions namely 'save as' and 'new name'  .

Help says 'other formats'' comes up but it does not and I cannot see any way to do the copy.  Help appreciated.

Office 10, Windows 8.1

Many thanks

RayTJ

Opening word problem

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 08:17 AM PDT

I have had my laptop for around a year, and it has been running fine. But over the last few days I have not been able to open word without a message coming up which is headed 'user account controls' and it asks if I want to make changes to the program. If I press yes or no another notification comes up which reads 'we're  sorry, but word has run into an error that is preventing it from working correctly. Word will need to close as a result. Would you like to repair the program now?'. It then gives three options, repair now, help and close. I've tried them all but nothing happens. I've looking on the internet for a solution but cannot find the relevant information. Can anyone help? Also it only happens on word, not on any other Microsoft programs such as excel.

my "add dictionay" and spell-checker in office 2013 is not working

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 07:51 AM PDT

My spell-checker tells me when a word is wrong but when I correct it or if I ignore a suggestion it ignores me.  Even if i quickly save the page before it has a chance to come back at me.  The "add a word to dictionary" feature is greyed out at all times.  I tried the suggestions on the forums about typing in "custom dictionary" but that did not resolve the problem.  Also, on 2010 I was able to put my long accumulated accented words into the dictionary and I can' seem to find a way to do this.  I am missing the old days.  Can any one help without being to techi?  Thank you! 

Microsoft office 2013 word does not start at all

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 07:11 AM PDT

Just today, my ms word does not open, so I tried to enter safe mode and it did open, but said something about that it cannot find my license info and auto closed itself.

Problem with Building Blocks and Custom Cover Pages

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 07:00 AM PDT

I am trying to get a template to work as requested, with little luck.  Template was created with 5 custom covers, to be used for various purposes.  The group within our company also designed some custom table formatting.  I added the tables to Quick Parts, two rows for each, one had two columns and one had four. columns.  Then upon examining the list of covers in the Covers button on the Insert tab, I found all but one of the custom covers had vanished.  This was before exiting word.  And I save the changes to the template after each step.

I am at a loss to explain this behavior.  Can anyone offer a suggestions?

Thanks

Pat

Have a problem when changing text direction

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 06:30 AM PDT

I am trying to create labels.  I inserted a picture and 2 text boxes.  In one text box I wrote "Jennifer's" next line "Baby Shower".  When I changed the text direction it changed the spacing in my first word to "Jennifer' s".  It added a extra space before the "s".  i try backspacing but it deleted my apostate.  I checked with help online and they said it was because I changed the text direction & there was nothing I could do to fix it.

Can anyone help me.  I don't want it to print this way.

Inert Tab and Office 2013

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 06:10 AM PDT

Office Home & Student 2013 worked fine since 08/aug/13.

Now the INSERT TAB in Word, Excel and PowerPoint - causes programme to close, check for problem and reload, but same issue with INSERT TAB.

Have tried re-install etc. What can I try next?

Can't translate Japanese words to English

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 05:11 AM PDT

The translation button in Microsoft Word (Office 2010) for translating words to different languages has stopped working properly. I have used it for years when translating from Japanese to English, but but suddenly it stopped working. It does work if I select any other language to translate Japanese into, e.g. Hindi, Chinese, German, etc, but not English. I get the message "no results were found." As I said, it still works for translating Japanese into every language except English. 

It also does not work going from English to Japanese, although again it works for English to most other languages. 

What to do?

Overlapping pages when saving to PDF

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 05:06 AM PDT

Hi!  I've got a four page document in Word, and need to save it as a PDF.  When I go to menu>print>PDF> save as PDf, if produces only a 2 page document, and there are two pages overlapping on each of the new pages.  The same happens if I Save as PDF.  I'm using Word for Mac 2011.  Thanks!

Microsoft guilty of bad spelling practice - such as suggesting you're instead of your

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 04:12 AM PDT

I come across this quite regularly in newspaper articles, fan fiction and other documents, where you're is used instead of your, and it is very annoying.

This is likely, mainly Microsoft's fault, as the Word Spell Checker highlights the use of your as incorrect and suggests you're.

It would be extremely naive if Microsoft was to say that it is the responsibility of the user to make sure any change they make is correct, as many users will be using the Word Spell Checker precisely because they are not confident of their own spelling ability.

There are many faults with the Spell Checker, with the latest version of Office 2013 taking a giant leap backwards in terms of usability and efficiency. This forum details the problems of the Spell Checker in other discussions, so I won't repeat them here.

Suffice it to say that Micorosft has a responsibility to get the Spell Checker right. It is not only used by our children at school while they are still learning, but also by people from other countries who do not have English as their first language.

I look forward to a spirited debate on this issue.

only part of my autocorrect normaldot transferred over when i put it on my new computer/the word list transferred fine but my list that has bolded headers did not, how do i get it all working properly

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 02:36 AM PDT

details above

please help 

only part of my autocorrect file is working

How to create a macro which can identify the Microsoft doc/docx file for Comments .Basically could sort the commented files from non -commented one.

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:14 AM PDT

I have multiple Microsoft word document i,,e around 5000 docs. And want to identify the documents containing comments and want to move those commented files to "Comment Folder".And the non-commented Files to "Non-commented Folder".And it should run in a batch(For multiple files).

I want to only specify the path of a particular directory containing these documents and want a macro should run and  sort the commented files with non-commented one and create a log after the completion of the batch.

And the macro should have the Exception handling also,as if  there would be any eroneous files that will not allow a macro to identify the comments or could not open that file ,those file name/or if possible those files should come under "Eroneous Folder" or should create a log for those eroneous files .

Kindly help me with  this issue.

Thanks & Regards

Gagan Khurana

Can't load JPG in userform control on some PCs without initial hocus-pocus

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 09:30 PM PDT

What would cause lines like these in an ordinary userform:

Me.myLabel.Picture = LoadPicture("C:\path\xyz.jpg")

   -or- 

Me.myImageControl.Picture = LoadPicture("C:\path\xyz.jpg")

....to work fine on some PCs, but on others supposedly identically configured, initially throw the bizarre error below:

Run-time error '-2147467259 (80004005)':

Automation error

Unspecified error

I say 'initially' here because I've made the following very scary additional observations:

 - The same code works fine in Excel on all of our machines

 - The same code begins working, permanently, in Word, on all of our machines *if* I:

      (a) change it to open GIFs instead of JPGs

      (b) run it once with that change, and then

      (c) change it back to open JPGs.

Evidently I could avoid this situation by "pre-soaking" each PC using GIFs, but that's hardly practical.  Is there an explanation and/or a way to avoid that error?

Any clues greatly appreciated.

Mark

Office 2013 is not working at all, No icons at start or desktop. Repair message: error code 30029-4

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 09:27 PM PDT

Office 2013 is not working at all, No icons at start or desktop. Repair message: error code 30029-4

DUPLEX PRINTING PROBLEM

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 09:14 PM PDT

Printing on a HP Deskjet 3520 e-all-in-one printer on Win7 running Office 2010.

If I have it print a Word multipage document in duplex, it prints the first page alone on a single sheet of paper and ejects it, then prints pages 2&3 as a duplex and ejects, prints 4&5 as duplex, and so on.  Yet, if I select just pages 1&2 to print, it prints them in duplex just fine on one sheet and ejects. If I then select to print just pages 3&4 in duplex, it does these fine, and so on.

Yet, if I have it print ten pages in duplex, it prints page one alone and ejects, then does duplex on all the remaining pages.

Gene

my office 2010 Starter Word & Excel stopped working afte April 8th

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 07:02 PM PDT

around the same time that wondows XP stopped being supported along with office 2000, my office  2010 starter became un usable  ivr tried the repair instructions and the uninstal and reinstall and all i can get is a message about a lisence issue and then it closes  i feel like im being forced to buy a office suite since the version i had was preinstalled on my laptop 

Why Does Word Opens in Security Warning Mode With Super Trusted Files

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 06:56 PM PDT

I use MS WIN 7

Whenever I reboot my MS Word for Office 2010, and Open a Word file, it opens in the "Security Warning , with Application Add-Ins have been disabled" Mode.  This occurs even for Super Trusted Files.  I must hit the 'Enable Content' button on the message Bar to use the file normally but something is wrong to make it do this. 

This trouble began when I fixed another long standing problem with MS Word. This was that my Word was running slow and sluggish. This would manifest when I typed a character that would appear a split second later. Or I would select text to copy and paste and the selection was a split second behind my moves, or when I saved files it would browse to the save to location very slowly. This slow and sluggish behavior would stop when I rebooted, but it would reappear in an hour or 2.  

I fixed this problem by: (1)  deleting all my Word temp files by typing "%temp% in the 'RUN" dialog and (2)delete my Normal Template which was corrupt. And BOOM,! no sluggishness. A

BUT NOW, I have this Security Warning Mode" problem. Both these are more annoyances than a major problem but they are very annoying. Please help!