Every once in a while I accidentally hit the right key when using Word and it switches to the alternate characters. I don't know how it happens, so I just start hitting keys until it switches back. What key switches it and do I use the same key to switch back? -- Submitted by Lori from Alberta, Canada … [Read more...]
Spell Check Marking Capitalized Words as Misspelled
I am writing because I have a very large word document at my office and when I see a word needing the first letter capitalized, I delete the letter and retype it capitalized. Spell check then recognizes the remainder of the word as misspelled. It does not red-underline the first letter though. If you try the correct option, it will place the correct word in after the letter you … [Read more...]
Removing Word Form Field Shading
In my forms I created, the user (person filling it out) doesn't want to see the grey shaded areas to fill in. Can that be removed? -- Submitted by Marsha ANSWER: Yes, those gray shaded boxes can be removed. The gray shading does not print, but if you are creating an online form, all of those gray boxes can make your form look messy and confusing. Note: To create or … [Read more...]
Word Captions Formatting Goes Crazy!
I am having problems with a document that uses Word captions and heading styles. I can make the file look perfect on screen. However, when I go to print the document (or even print preview), the formatting changes. Images that I have previously deleted from the document reappear, text that should be a normal style changes to captions (both of these styles are customised), … [Read more...]
Pictures Cause Microsoft Word Printing Problems
When I create a document in Microsoft Word 2007 and have both text and pictures on the same page, when I print, the text moves to a different page. How can I fix this? --Submitted by Jeff Scott from Columbia Answer: Unfortunately, layout problems often don't show up until a document is printed. Without seeing the document or knowing your printer settings, it is … [Read more...]
Reset Spelling and Grammar Check
How do I do a complete RECHECK of the spelling and grammar in a Word 07 document? -- Submitted by Anonymous (New Zealand) ANSWER: It is a good idea to do a complete spelling and grammar check on the last draft of a document, especially if more than one writer has worked on it. To recheck the document, you need to reset the spelling and grammar checker so it … [Read more...]
Office 2007 Ribbon Help and Troubleshooting FAQ
If things aren't working as expected with the Microsoft Office 2007 Ribbon, help is here! This page addresses the most common questions about the ribbon bar. This is the final part of the Ribbon Series: Intro : Getting Started Part 1: The Parts of the Ribbon Part 2: How to Use the Ribbon Part 3: Customize the Office Ribbon Part 4: Office 2007 Ribbon … [Read more...]
Insert an Object into a Protected Word Document
I have a document that was created using tables and inserting legacy forms, specifically text form fields for the end user to fill out. I set specific requirements for each text form field to limit the length of each response. I then protected the document to make it more like a form for users to fill out without editing the overall appearance. The problem occurs when I get to … [Read more...]
How to Delete Comments in a Word Document
I have a 300+ page document and occasionally "Comment A1"(or other number) pops up and I cannot get rid of it. What is it and how do I delete it??? It looks like a pink long balloon-type thingy. -- Submitted by Angie from Jeff City, Missouri ANSWER: Those pink long balloon-type thingies are Comment balloons. These are used when several people are collaborating on a … [Read more...]
Word 2007 Send as Email Greyed Out
I cannot email a document, no matter what email client is my default email. I read you must have Outlook email installed on your computer in order to use this feature. The 2003 word had this email feature. I am not sure if you needed Outlook or not. I have the Microsoft Office Suite 2007 and Vista OS. I need to email documents not using the attach method. Is there any … [Read more...]
