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Microsoft Works Spreadsheet page x of y
No Print Selection option in Works Word Processor 9.0
Missing templates in Work 9
A question about installing Works 8
Works 8.5 Envelope Has No Text Fields
raffle tickets, auto numbered, how to
Importing Multiple Worsheets from Excel
Need help with opening a file with no properties, strange but true
Works 4
Table sorting in Works 9 Word Processor?
Two Calculations in one column
field widths in reports
PDF Converter
Printing Word Processor Docs with Works 9
Integer divide by 0 error
Formula copy
Unable to print from open spreadsheet
Printing return address labels
Date...

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 11:56 AM PST

Try right-clicking "D:\office11-disc1-Professional\setup.exe" and "Run
as administrator".

"cwhowell2" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Microsoft Works Spreadsheet page x of y

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:14 PM PST

You can do that, but you'll have to manually update the footer for the
total number of pages whenever that changes.

So select Page «Page #» then type "of 5" or whatever the number is.

If the number of pages doesn't change much, it's not a big deal. If you
are expecting the number of pages to change, do a Print Preview and
check the number of pages and then adjust the footer if needed.

--

Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us

"Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
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No Print Selection option in Works Word Processor 9.0

Posted: 16 Jan 2010 10:27 AM PST

Missing templates in Work 9

Posted: 14 Jan 2010 06:42 PM PST

Since both Works 8 and Works 9 installations have the same problem, and
since template files are nowhere to be found in my correctly functioning
Works 9 installation (standard envelope configurations are canned or
programmatically generated on demand in WkWpLng.dll), I'm *guessing*
it's related to your printer driver, as are many Works problems.

Make sure you have installed the latest driver for your printer. If you
have, then I must defer to Ken and/or Michael.

"Stan" <net> wrote in message
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A question about installing Works 8

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 10:46 PM PST

Thanks for the update

--

Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us

"Jeffrey Needle" <com> wrote in message
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Works 8.5 Envelope Has No Text Fields

Posted: 10 Jan 2010 07:25 PM PST

Hi Stan,

OpenOffice is similar to Microsoft Office.

The different is OpenOffice is Free.
http://www.openoffice.org/

There is a tremendous amount of help on their website.

Example: this tutorial shows how to use OpenOffice to print a #10 envelope
that is 9.50" wide by 4.13" high.
http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/tutorial/Print_An_Envelope.html

Ken
PS: if you do download instead of ordering a disc, be sure to save it so you
can copy to disc or flash drive for backup.

"Stan" <net> wrote in message
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| I'm going to move up to Works 9. Pretty good prices on E-bay. Thanks
| for all your help.
| Stan
|
|
| Ken wrote:
| > No downloads that I am aware of.
| >
| > Amazon has Works available from $3.33....
| >
| > Microsoft Works Suite 2005
| > 4 new from $49.83 11 used from $3.33
| >
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KQOP8?tag=redtagcom-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativ eASIN=B0002KQOP8&adid=1D854PA0FBPMTTBB05Z5&
| >
| > One shouldn't use any software that they do not have a copy of the
| > installation program.
| >
| > However, in previous post I asked if you could use size 6 envelope and
via
| > Custom Size change it's size.
| >
| > If that works okay I can give instruction on how to save as a template.
| >
| > We use a 4x5 and 6x5 envelope often, both custom type, and saved as
| > templates.
| >
| > In fact they are used so often we have put access to them on our
desktop.
| >
| > No need to even open Works, just click the desktop icon and there they
are
| > ready to use.
| >
| > Ken
| > PS: you will not get a reply from me until tomorrow.
| >
| >
| > "Stan"<net> wrote in message
| > news:phx.gbl...
| >
| > | Is Works available somewhere for download? My computer came with it
| > | already installed and no backup disks.
| > |
| > | Stan
| > |
| > |
| > | Ken wrote:
| > |> Hi Stan,
| > |>
| > |> It appears to me something is corrupt. If it was me I would
completely
| > |> remove Works using the Cleanup Utilities then reinstall using Clean
| > Boot.
| > |>
| > |> See this for a typical example on how to...
| > |>
http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/MICROSOF/sHARED/7513181faq24.shtml
| > |>
| > |> If you select Size 6 then click the Custom Size button, change to a
| > desired
| > |> size, click OK then click New Document.
| > |>
| > |> Screen should display with two text boxes, cursor should be in the
| > Address
| > |> box.
| > |>
| > |> Close Works.
| > |>
| > |> When you open Works again and this time scroll down and select
Custom
| > size
| > |> it should be the same size you used above.
| > |>
| > |> Ken
| > |>
| > |> "Stan"<net> wrote in message
| > |> news:phx.gbl...
| > |> | Size 6 works. Other Size ones don't work.. The B's, C's, E's.
M's,
| > |> | Monarch, US's work. E and Italian don't work.
| > |> |
| > |> | I can Insert a Text Box in all of them. I can only position the
| > cursor
| > |> | in the upper left but can Insert multiple Text Boxes and move them
| > |> | around by adjusting the sides.
| > |> |
| > |> | Customize doesn't have any text boxes but I can Insert them.
| > |> |
| > |> | Stan
| > |> |
| > |> |
| > |> |
| > |> | Ken wrote:
| > |> |> Re: Aha, some of them work and some don't
| > |> |>
| > |> |> Care to elaborate.
| > |> |>
| > |> |> Re: Have you tried to insert a text box? Yep, wouldn't work.
| > |> |>
| > |> |> Can you insert a text box into one to the ones that work?
| > |> |>
| > |> |> If not, as a test, can you insert a text box into just a
regular
| > |> message.
| > |> |>
| > |> |> Ken
| > |> |>
| > |> |> "Stan"<net> wrote in message
| > |> |> news:%phx.gbl...
| > |> |> | Ken wrote:
| > |> |> |> Do all envelope size selections have the same problem?
| > |> |> |
| > |> |> | Aha, some of them work and some don't.
| > |> |> |
| > |> |> |>
| > |> |> |> A size 10 envelope will display full screen whereas a
size 6
| > 3/4
| > |> |> displays
| > |> |> |> smaller.
| > |> |> |>
| > |> |> |> Have you tried to insert a text box?
| > |> |> |
| > |> |> | Yep, wouldn't work.
| > |> |> |
| > |> |> |>
| > |> |> |>
| > |> |> |> "stan1012"<microsoft.com> wrote
in
| > message
| > |> |> |>
news:com...
| > |> |> |>
| > |> |> |> | When I try to use Envelope in Works 8.5, no text fields
show
| > up
| > |> (i.e.
| > |> |> for
| > |> |> |> | return address and main address). Just a blank screen
with
| > cursor
| > |> in
| > |> |> upper
| > |> |> |> | left position. Is there a download or way to get the
envelope
| > |> template
| > |> |> |> with
| > |> |> |> | the text fields?
| > |> |> |>
| > |> |> |
| > |> |>
| > |> |
| > |>
| > |
| >
|

raffle tickets, auto numbered, how to

Posted: 09 Jan 2010 06:39 PM PST

On Jan 10, 7:07*am, "Ken" <Thanks> wrote:

again
Thank You

Importing Multiple Worsheets from Excel

Posted: 07 Jan 2010 08:05 AM PST

If you saved the Works file over the the Excel file with the same file
extension, you are out of luck.

However, the original Excel file should have had an XLS extension. By
default, Works should have saved to either WKS (versions 5 or older) or
XLR (versions 6 or newer). If you took the default, the original XLS
file should still be there. But if you went out of your way to make
Works save as an XLS file and replied OK when it warned you about over
writing the original file, the original file is lost.

--

Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us

"PJ" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Need help with opening a file with no properties, strange but true

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 07:16 AM PST

Yes I'm running Vista and advance search allows to search for non-indexed
files.
No it's not the short-cut I can see the .ink file. Since this post I've run
multiple recover utilities with no luck. Thanks for the note will have to put
this post to bed.

"Michael Santovec" wrote:

Works 4

Posted: 04 Jan 2010 10:19 AM PST

On Jan 4, 1:19*pm, Adamh <microsoft.com> wrote:

Works 4.5 is still available from various vendors for $10 or
thereabouts and you might find one for less on eBay. I still run a PC
with Win XP and have both Works 4.5 and Works 8.5 on that machine. I
would suggest a Google search for "Works 4.5" to point you towards one
of those vendors. Good luck.
~ Richard

Table sorting in Works 9 Word Processor?

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 12:26 PM PST

Suspect you will be installing Work Suite 2003 on Toshiba.

By the way, if you want to use the hidden Works Word Processor you can put a
shortcut to it on the desktop.

To gain access to my hidden Works Word processor I searched for WksWP.exe,
right clicked it, selected Send To and on the expanding menu clicked Desktop
(create shortcut).

Via this shortcut icon on the desktop I have access to Works Word Processor.

I like the simplicity of the Works Word processor especially for creating
and addressing Envelopes from Address Book, I think creating Labels is
easier also.

Ken

"dataxfer" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Thanks for the reply, Ken.
|
| The box is 'Microsoft Works Suite 2003' and the CD itself says 'Microsoft
| Word 2002'
|
| Works 9 on this PC was preinstalled by Toshiba.
|
| Thanks for the clarification....
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > Hi dataxfer, in Works Suite 2003 you were using Microsoft Word.
| >
| > Microsoft Word is a full featured word processor, the same word
processor
| > used in Microsoft Office.
| >
| > Works Suites install Microsoft Word and hides the Works Word Processor.
| >
| >
| > I am quite sure you are finding the simplified Works Word Processor
(Works
| > version 9) is missing a lot of features you had previously with
Microsoft
| > Word.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > By the way, if you had used the Works Suite 2003 hidden Works Word
| > Processor, it would have been Works version 7.
| >
| > "dataxfer" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | Hi Ken,
| > |
| > | Thanks for the reply, but you have missed the point.
| > |
| > | It appears the SORT option for a table in a Word document (which was
in
| > | Works 2003) is no longer available in a Works 9 wood processing
document.
| > Or
| > | at least, I cannot find the SORT function using Help in Works 9.
| > |
| > | So, the question is: "Can I sort a table in a Works 9 Word Processing
| > | document"
| > |
| > | "dataxfer" wrote:
| > |
| > | > I have moved a Word 2002 SP3 (Works 2003) document from an XP
machine to
| > a
| > | > new machine running Win7 with Works 9.
| > | >
| > | > I am unable to find the Table/sort function in Works 9 that was
present
| > in
| > | > Works 2003. Is the function to sort a table still there?
| > | >
| > | > If MS, for some insane reason, decided to remove this function, will
| > Win7
| > | > accept an install of Works 2003? I have the CDs.
| >
| > .
| >

Two Calculations in one column

Posted: 29 Dec 2009 09:18 AM PST

Re: didn't think of hiding the columns with the formulas

Glad it helped, you probably know this, but for others who may be reading
these post the following is from Help about hiding and showing rows and/or
columns.

Hide a row or column

1 Click the row (cells arranged horizontally in a table or spreadsheet) or
column (cells arranged vertically in a table or spreadsheet) you want to
hide.

2 To hide a row, click Row Height on the Format menu.

- or -

To hide a column, click Column Width on the Format menu.

3 Type 0 (zero).

4 Click OK.

Works hides the row or column.

Note If you decide not to hide the row or column, immediately click Undo
Row Height or Undo Column Width on the Edit menu.

Show a hidden row or column

1 Select the rows above and below the row you want to show.

- or -

Select the columns to the left and right of the column you want to show.

2 To show a hidden row, click Row Height on the Format menu.

- or -

To show a hidden column, click Column Width on the Format menu.

3 If you clicked Row Height, click Set row height to fit the tallest text in
the row.

(You can also click Set row height (in points) to, and then type a number
greater than zero.)

- or -

If you clicked Column Width, click Set column width to fit the widest text.

(You can also click Set column width (in characters) to, and then type a
number greater than zero).

4 Click OK.

Note If you don't like the results, immediately click Undo Row Height or
Undo Column Width on the Edit menu.

Like I said OOo has a tremendous section for help.....

OpenOffice.org Support area http://support.openoffice.org/index.html

Tutorials for OpenOffice.org http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/
Assistance to anyone learning or teaching OpenOffice.org

In pictures http://inpics.net/
Pictorial tutorials for OpenOffice.org, and other programs including
Microsoft Excel.

Ken

"teresap10" <net> wrote in message news:C49FC6A8-F674-4CE0-8E
com...

| Hi Ken
| Thanks so much, I didn't think of hiding the columns with the formulas,
| also I have already download OOo and am working with that one also.
| Thanks again for your help .
|
| "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| news:%23$phx.gbl...
| > Re: "the boss" wants to have only 1 column using both Debit and Credit,
| > and
| > then the totals at the bottom of the column but in separate rows
| >
| > Hi teresap10,
| >
| > No problem, put the Sum formulas at the bottom of the column in separate
| > rows.
| >
| > You can hide the IF formula columns by setting their column width to
zero.
| >
| > I use Works because of it's simplicity, also it is familiar, for more
| > complex work I use OpenOffice.
| >
| > If you do not want to spend the money for excel then you can download
| > OpenOffice Suite, it's free, and similar to Microsoft Office.
| >
| > There is a tremendous amount of help available on their web site and if
| > desired you can join to help improve the product.
| >
| > http://www.openoffice.org/
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "teresap10" <net> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | Thanks Ken for your help, but "the boss" wants to have only 1 column
| > using
| > | both Debit and Credit, and then the totals at the bottom of the column
| > but
| > | in separate rows. we had excel before we got all new putors, now we
| > don't
| > | excel anymore. maybe he will have to purchase it.
| > | Thanks again for your help though.
| > |
| > | "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| > | news:%phx.gbl...
| >
| > | > As Works doesn't have the SUMIF formula you can use the IF formula
to
| > | > acquire negative numbers in one column and similar IF formula in
| > another
| > | > column to acquire the Positive numbers then Sum those columns to get
| > their
| > | > Total.
| > | >
| > | > Assuming your amounts start in column D1
| > | >
| > | > Put this formula in row 1 of a vacant column, =IF(D1<0,D1,"")
| > | >
| > | > Then grab the FILL handle and drag it down as many rows as there are
| > | > amounts
| > | > in column D.
| > | >
| > | > The formula says, if D1 less the zero, display D1, else display
| > nothing.
| > | >
| > | > Sum this column to get the total negative amounts.
| > | >
| > | > Put this formula in row 1 of a different vacant column,
| > =IF(D1>0,D1,"")
| > | >
| > | > Grab the FILL handle and drag it down as many rows as there are
| > amounts
| > in
| > | > column D.
| > | >
| > | > The formula says, if D1 greater then zero,display D1, else display
| > | > nothing.
| > | >
| > | > Sum this column to get the total positive amounts.
| > | >
| > | > Ken
| > | >
| > | > "curleecues" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > | > news:com...
| > | > |
| > | > | Hope someone can help me , I have been trying to figure this out
| > | > | Is there a way that works can calculate (in one column ie: column
D)
| > all
| > | > my
| > | > | debit amounts and put the total in cell ie: D29....... then add
all
| > the
| > | > | credits (which are indicated in red) in Column D and put the total
| > in
| > | > D30?
| > | > | It works in Excel program by using "Sumif" formula and " > or <
"
| > in
| > | > | parenthesis but can't get it to work here.
| > | > | Would appreciate any help thankyou
| > | > | --
| > | > | thanx from curleecues
| > | >
| > |
| >
|

field widths in reports

Posted: 29 Dec 2009 06:13 AM PST

As an 4.5a Version of MSWorks user, this a very old and common complaint,
It is fixable, but I can only say as far as my Version is concerned.

You can search the MSWorks Google database here
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.works.win/topics

Use the text string like "field widths" without commas.

HTH

"RSFrye" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com...

PDF Converter

Posted: 27 Dec 2009 02:14 PM PST

On Dec 27 2009, 5:14*pm, Motiger <microsoft.com>
wrote:

I purchased PDF QuickConverter Pro from PlanetCDrom.com ( FREE but
you pay $6.49 for S&H ). It creates a "printer" that you choose when
you click on PRINT from any Windows program. It will create a PDF
version of your document. I have successfully used it with MS Works,
MS Word and MS Publisher to create a multi-page newsletter. There
are similar programs that are freeware and can be downloaded if you
are too eager to wait for a CD ROM delivery by mail. Good luck.
~ Richard

Printing Word Processor Docs with Works 9

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 09:09 PM PST

I visited my computer dealer today.
He printed properly from Works Word word processor.
He suggested I download the newest drivers for my printer and check for
Vista updates.

I could not get a more recent HP Laserjet 5 driver.
HP says on their web site .. Windows Vista has current drivers for HP
Laserjet 5.

So, I started looking at my new PC for the problem:
I went to Control Panel, Printers, Properties, Advanced, and "unselected"
Print directly to printer and

"selected" Spool print document ...

Now when I print multiple copies of one specific page (like page 2 of 2 or
page 1 of 1) and leaving the

"collate" box checked I, get multiple copies OK.

However, if I "uncheck" the collate box then I can only print 1 copy!

So, half the problem is fixed ........????
--
Best Regards
Vaughan Martell

"marty09" wrote:

Integer divide by 0 error

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 03:22 PM PST

Works Err Msg: Integer Divide by Zero or Overflow Error
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=118408

What version of Windows are you attempting to run Works 3 on? It was
written for Windows 3 and may not be compatible with newer versions of
Windows. Works has always been sensitive to the printer and video
drivers.

You can try Right clicking the short cut that you use to start Works
select Properties and try adjusting the Compatibility settings.

--

Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us

"Indy" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Formula copy

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 07:52 AM PST

Glad it helped and Merry Christmas to you also.

Ken

"HPI" <de> wrote in message
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| Hi Ken,
| Hallo Kenn,
| many thanks for your suggestion, has worked very well.
| Many greetings from Germanny. and merry X-Mast
| Heiner
|
| "Ken" <Thanks> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:phx.gbl...
| > Hi Heiner,
| >
| > Works spreadsheet sees the comma in a formula as a delimiter and puts
info
| > into next cell.
| >
| > Work around.....
| >
| > Copy formula to word processor, insert quotation mark at beginning, copy
and
| > paste into spreadsheet then remove the quotation mark.
| >
| > Example....
| >
| > If you copy and paste this formula into Cell A1 it will spread over
three
| > cells.
| >
| > =IF(B1>0,"yes","No")
| >
| > However if you put a quotation in front then copy and paste it will stay
in
| > one cell, now remove the quotation mark and you have the formula.
| >
| > "=IF(B1>0,"yes","No")
| >
| > The formula says if cell B1 is zero or blank, display No, else display
Yes.
| >
| > Put a number in cell B1 to see the Yes
| >
| > Ken
| >
| >
| > "HPI" <de> wrote in message
| > news:hgo5jq$a5q$01$t-online.com...
| > | Hello NG,
| > | WinXP has Professor SP-3 and all updates as Works 2000.
| > | I wanted a formula of a paper into another sheet copying.
Unfortunately
| > the formula is distributed into several cells -: ((As I can prevent
this.
| > Someone an idea in addition?
| > | Greeting - Heiner
| > |
| > | --
| > | Who finds write errors, she may without demand kept.
| > |
| > | --
| > | Wer Schreibfehler findet, darf sie ohne Nachfrage behalten...
| > |
| >

Unable to print from open spreadsheet

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 09:00 AM PST

On Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:03:08 -0800, "Michael Santovec"
<net>, in message ID
<O$phx.gbl>, in the newsgroup
microsoft.public.works.win wrote:

I'm pretty late onthis one but maybe it might be of use. It sounds
like a problem I once had. All I did in the end was paste the data
into the Works database and printed from there. In fact, I still use
this method when I'm printing off the work I've done at the end of the
year. Works version 6 BTW.
My workaround may not be appropriate in this instance but it worked OK
for me when I did it. I did have to set page limits etc.
Not an elegant solution by any means but may get someone out of a
hole.

Printing return address labels

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 05:04 PM PST

Thank you Mr. dfrog. I appreciate it. Now I'll try to find the time to try
all this. Thanks again. James

"dfrog" wrote:

Date...

Posted: 13 Dec 2009 07:07 AM PST

You are welcome....

Ken

"HPI" <de> wrote in message
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| Hallo Kenn,

| many thanks for your suggestion, has worked very well.
| Many greetings from Germanny.
| Heiner
|
| "Ken" <Thanks> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:phx.gbl...
| >
| > See if one these templates give you any idea's
| >
| > http://www.jsped.com/index_files/templates.htm
| >
| >
| > "HPI" <de> wrote in message
| > news:hg301s$nn0$01$t-online.com...
| > | Hello NG,
| > | WinXP and SP-3 and works 2000.
| > | I would like a calendar make looks like this.
| > | A1 = month & year (January 2010)
| > | A2 to G2 = Mo; Di; Mi; Do; Fr; Sa; Sun.
| > | A3 to G3 = date.
| > | For example January:
| > | A1 = January 2010
| > | A2 = Mo. 28.12.2009
| > | For example of February:
| > | A1 = February 2010
| > | A2 = Mo. 01.02.2010
| > | calendar of events should always begin Monday.
| > | Anybody who has a idea.
| > | Many greetings Heiner
| > |
| > | --
| > | Wer Schreibfehler findet, darf sie ohne Nachfrage behalten...
| >

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