I need to find a way to allow users to copy/paste a table that sits within a Word 'protected' form (ie users can only edit within the form fields). We had a series of templates developed by a 'professional', but they have not been able to overcome some version/OS incompatibility issues. The problem is specifically in enabling the table to be selected in the first place, as this function is lost when the protection is applied.
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posted by dg
on Mar 29, 2013 -
8 answers
Is there a way (a macro perhaps?) to change the spellings and punctuation in a Microsoft Word document (.docx) from "American" style to "British" (or should I say, 'British') style in one fell swoop?
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posted by dhens
on Mar 11, 2013 -
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I dimly recall a MS Word dictionary (or thesaurus) Easter Egg (I think) that I stumbled upon in college a million years ago. Does it ring a bell with any of you?
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Feb 27, 2013 -
4 answers
I have a text (MS Word 2007) that cites Vietnamese authors whose names are written in latin script with diacritics, stored in Zotero in lowercase (with the initial in uppercase). When using a citation style (for footnotes and bibliography) with small caps/uppercase for the names, Word keeps some characters in lowercase: "Dương Thiệu Tống" shows up as "DƯƠNG THIệU TốNG" instead of "DƯƠNG THIỆU TỐNG". How to fix this?
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posted by elgilito
on Dec 27, 2012 -
2 answers
Is there an automated method for adding the same header to multiple Word (.doc) documents?
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posted by chudmonkey
on Oct 16, 2012 -
3 answers
Need help updating MS Word (2010) cross-references to reflect the order in which they appear.
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posted by KogeLiz
on Oct 12, 2012 -
2 answers
Endless paperwork! How do I automate filling out a .doc form? Challenge: cannot involve downloading/installing any new software
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posted by Wretch729
on Oct 5, 2011 -
5 answers
How best to ensure consistency of output whilst using MS Office?
As part of my role as a maths teacher I create (design) worksheets and presentations for my class. I spend a fair bit of time making sure things are consistent (e.g. Space for Name, Class), Header here etc. There must be a better way, using Forms? Templates? Themes? Can you suggest one, and some tutorials in how to best use. Thank you.
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posted by 92_elements
on Mar 19, 2011 -
7 answers
Does anyone know how to insert an automatically updating visio diagram into a Word file without it looking like complete crap?
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posted by katyjack
on Jan 20, 2011 -
2 answers
I've been fighting with a 60 page Word document that has become unbearable. Is it me? Is it Word? Do I need to be using different software in combination with Word?
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posted by fieldtrip
on Dec 21, 2010 -
32 answers
MS Word won't display Chinese characters correctly for me. It claims the font for the characters is Arial, and when I paste the characters into a search dialog box, they display correctly, but in situ in the document they appear as placeholder boxes.
Screenshot. (WinXP, SP3, Office 2002) WTF?
posted by IAmBroom
on Dec 1, 2010 -
2 answers
Why is cmd+V bringing up the insert hyperlink dialogue, rather than pasting in Word?
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posted by liss
on Nov 15, 2010 -
1 answer
Can I strip SOME formatting from text? I'd like to be able to strip all formatting
except HTML links. Even better I'd like to strip all formatting other than HTML, bold and italics. Are there any good workarounds for this?
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posted by barnone
on Nov 7, 2010 -
9 answers
WordMacroFilter: I'm trying to set up a Word Macro using find and replace but that waits for user input...
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posted by Zinger
on Jun 10, 2010 -
4 answers
Have you used CrossOver Linux (the Codeweavers version of Wine)? Does it work well with MS Office 2007? I've installed regular Wine and MS Word on my (Fedora 12) computer, and it works like crap. I was curious if the commercial version worked any better. Thanks.
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posted by bluefly
on May 7, 2010 -
10 answers
I have a large number of iWork Pages files that I would like to convert to MS Word format. Is there a way to do this that is easier/more expedient than opening each one individually in Pages and saving it as a Word file?
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posted by 4ster
on May 6, 2010 -
7 answers
MS Excel gurus: I am looking for a way to export the data from a spreadsheet so that it can be displayed in a Word document as text, with the column-headers as lead-ins for each cell of data. Basically I want to turn
this into
this.
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posted by Ike_Arumba
on Apr 6, 2010 -
8 answers
Is there a way to open .pages (iWorks) files in Word 2007 which doesn't involve going back to the original sender to get them to export the file?
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posted by Zinger
on Jan 28, 2010 -
8 answers
Aside from ease of editing and maintaining individual documents, are there arguments for the use of styles in Microsoft Word?
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posted by chocolate_butch
on Sep 1, 2009 -
6 answers
My company has decided to change our style guidelines to use straight quotes rather than smart quotes. We frequently run document comparisons of revised documents. Is there a way to stop the quotes from showing up as a revision when we compare versions of a document?
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posted by thewalrusispaul
on Aug 11, 2009 -
6 answers
How can I make my Word documents look less....boring? Seeking tips & tricks from people with an eye for design.
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posted by Miko
on Jul 8, 2009 -
26 answers
Tracking Changes in Word 2007: I want to only see the insertions. Word only allows me to choose Show Markup -> Insertions & Deletions. How do I hide the deletions?
posted by Apollo's Favorite Mistake
on Jun 4, 2009 -
2 answers
Please recommend beginning MS Excel and Word classes (offline) in Los Angeles for a computer-antagonistic but somewhat -knowledgeable almost-senior.
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posted by tyrantkitty
on May 22, 2009 -
3 answers
I need to make a sticker sheet in MS Word updatable -- all the stickers on the sheet look the same, but if I type "Q" in the first sticker, "Q" will appear on all the other stickers. Is this possible?
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posted by Shepherd
on May 14, 2009 -
9 answers
MS Word insists on keeping lines of paragraphs together even after I turn off Widow/Orphan control. How can I stop this?
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posted by MasonDixon
on May 2, 2009 -
6 answers
Is there a Word plugin or standalone program that will search a Word doc and list all occurrences of a given string, preferably with surrounding words for context?
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posted by Naberius
on Apr 9, 2009 -
4 answers
No matter what I do, the US-ENGLISH setting on my spellcheck keeps returning from the dead like a bad guy in a horror movie.
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posted by the latin mouse
on Mar 14, 2009 -
8 answers
I have Quickbooks Pro 2008 for Windows. How can I tell Quickbooks to use OpenOffice, or some other free non-Word app, when I want to print or edit Quickbooks form letters?
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posted by zippy
on Mar 4, 2009 -
3 answers
I need MS Excel and Word to play together nicely. I can do what I need to in Word, and I can do what I need to in Excel; it's the Relationship that's Complicated. Maybe I need workflow advice? Basic knowledge? Please, please keep reading.
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posted by cheeken
on Feb 5, 2009 -
14 answers
I'm using "Track Changes" in MS Word (or, well, its near-clone in Open Office). I've already made a number of changes — under the wrong name! How can I get those changes attributed to the right name?
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posted by nebulawindphone
on Jan 25, 2009 -
3 answers
Simple q: a way to supplement the dictionary/thesaurus in, ugh, MS Word, Macintosh, to extend its vocabulary and synonym choices?
I don't want to have to pop out of word to go look elsewhere. I just want the built in dictionary/thesaurus enlarged.
I know there have been N previous queries about dictionaries but I didn't see anything about this specific issue. thanks.
posted by cogneuro
on Jan 21, 2009 -
3 answers
PhD Filter: First year into my course, one chapter written, MS Word can no longer take the strain. It's a humanities PhD, I need a cheap/free alternative... all help appreciated.
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posted by Augenblick
on Aug 29, 2008 -
37 answers
Can you help me view and print background colors in Word? I'm trying to reproduce a form that has a purple background. This form will be completed on screen, but may also be printed. For reasons that we won't go into, it has to be in Word. I'm having trouble getting a purple background that shows up when viewing it on the screen and also when printing. Is there a way to get both?
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posted by willnot
on Jul 8, 2008 -
6 answers
how do you construct a correlation matrix in APA format in Microsoft Word 2007 without killing yourself?
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posted by esolo
on Jun 14, 2008 -
5 answers
is there a way to combine a set of Word documents into one large file without cutting and pasting? I am using Office 2007 and I have a folder of about 20 files, all of which are lists of references. I need to have them all on one document.
Is there a quick or easy way of doing this?
posted by Nayano
on Apr 12, 2008 -
3 answers
Word 2003 won't open after double-clicking on a document, and the mouse doesn't work in the document area.
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posted by BeerFilter
on Jan 9, 2008 -
5 answers
Another infuriating episode with your favorite source of aggravation and psychological trauma: MS Word! Experts and embittered veterans, click here and help me figure out where my "Undo" function went.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Jan 7, 2008 -
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