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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Word Template | 2/8/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: Our group uses Word 2007 Templates. We have a document (.docx) on the network that is based on a ... A: I must report that I don’t have Word 2007 or 2010 and have yet to be convinced that I need them. ... | ||
| Word 2007 | 2/8/2012 | Michelle Howell |
| Q: I can not reset margins- on my doc.. the default has a header then as I type and enter it jumps to ... A: It sounds like your document/template has been changed to Bottom Vertical alignment. To fix and ... | ||
| WORD 2007 labels | 2/8/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: I am proficient in merging however, when I merge labels, some of the labels print and the others ... A: Just for the record; I must report that I don’t have Word 2003, 2007 or 2010 and have yet to be ... | ||
| Word Fancy Job History | 2/7/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I'm trying to build a new and stylish C.V using Word 2007 as I'm applying for a new job but the old ... A: It appears from your salutation that you have submitted this question to more than one "expert," so ... | ||
| chapter in headers | 2/7/2012 | Mary A Lindsey |
| Q: I have carefully read your answer on a number of previous questions with regard to chapter titles in ... A: To place a different Header (i.e, - Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Research; etc), you will ... | ||
| Alphabetical arrangement on word table | 2/7/2012 | Michelle Howell |
| Q: My question is regarding Microsft Word 2007 ..Here goes "How can i assign the text in the lines of a ... A: Follow these steps for table sorting: 1. Make copy of table (always a good idea in case something ... | ||
| database mail merge | 2/7/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: I am working on a project to setup some documents in a new database software. I will need to embed ... A: Because I know practically nothing about Fields, Code or Macros this happens to be one of the few ... | ||
| fill in question | 2/6/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: We use Word 2007. In the old version (2004 i believe) we created a template for a form that we were ... A: Word 2007 still has the same forms features as previous versions, plus a new one: content controls. ... | ||
| header & alignment word 2007 | 2/6/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: I am working on a document that has vertical lines, the header also has vertical lines that should ... A: Just for the record; I must report that I don’t have Word 2003, 2007 or 2010 and have yet to be ... | ||
| Word Forms | 2/6/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I currently use Word 2003. I have a form that I have protected. My problem is that I have links all ... A: Although I don't have any direct experience with this, there is an article at ... | ||
| Maintaining links between MS Excel and Word | 2/6/2012 | Mary A Lindsey |
| Q: I successfully linked charts etc. from Excel to a Word document. I was able to update the charts in ... A: What you are asking is not possible - If you have two files are open, and both are saved, then the ... | ||
| Multilevel list numbering | 2/5/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I have specific requirements for a software test script. It must contain a multilevel list as ... A: Start with the numbering that shows 1 Heading 1, 1.1 Heading 2, 1.1.1 Heading 3. Then just type a 1 ... | ||
| Pictures in word drop down menu | 2/2/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: I am trying to find out if it's possible to insert pictures into a drop down menu in Word. I know ... A: I don't know of any way to do that but Feel free to ask one or all of the other volunteers about ... | ||
| Word 2007 | 2/2/2012 | Mary A Lindsey |
| Q: I am working on a document that includes several sections. I would like each section to begin on the ... A: Sorry for the late reply. Does your sections have different headings? If yes, right-click the ... | ||
| graphics won't stay put | 2/2/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I have put a vertical line from the Shapes menu on the page, but I can't get it to stay put. When I ... A: The problem with any graphic that isn't In Line with Text is that it has to be anchored to a ... | ||
| how to copy graphics etc. from a website | 2/2/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: Greetings Suzanne! I have a question about incorporating graphics from a PDF file or a website to a ... A: In a PDF, the "snapshot" tool in Adobe Reader (camera icon on toolbar) allows you to select an area ... | ||
| Autoshape permanent default | 2/1/2012 | Michelle Howell |
| Q: I am trying to set up autoshape defaults to be permanent. I tried the changing the settings in the ... A: I would be happy to assist but do not know what version you are in, therefore cannot determine ... | ||
| romanian keyboard | 1/31/2012 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: I have problems with certain keys when I use the romanian keyboard named Romanian standard when I ... A: I'm afraid I'm unsure as to why this may be - my only guess is that the keys are being interpreted ... | ||
| Pagination (and generating TOC) Word 2007 | 1/28/2012 | Mary A Lindsey |
| Q: I set page numbering to be simple page numbers (1, 2 etc). The default for Insert/Page number is -1- ... A: To resolve this issue, the changes need to be made in the pagination of the document by selecting ... | ||
| MS Word 2010 Picture Tools | 1/27/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I insert a photo into a Word document and use Picture Tools to crop, add borders and shadows, and so ... A: My understanding is that, before you use Save as Picture, you have to copy the picture and Paste ... | ||
| Word 2007 Mirror Indents | 1/26/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I am working with some documents in Word 2007 and am having an issue with Mirrored Indents. For some ... A: If you're applying bullets using the Bullets button (as opposed to applying a bulleted style such as ... | ||
| Printing in Word 2007 | 1/25/2012 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: I am trying to print my son's homework document in Word 2007. It is a leaflet consisting of three ... A: I suspect you are not missing anything, and the descriptive text was very helpful so no need to ... | ||
| outlines and levels in multilevel lists | 1/25/2012 | Mahesh |
| Q: I want to thank you for your very appropriate reply to my earlier question about searching in Word ... A: The levels that you see in the outline view is regulated by the levels they are assigned in the ... | ||
| saving doc in 2007 and 2010 | 1/24/2012 | Nancy C. Janyszeski |
| Q: This is a little irritation. When I save a word document, the file that opens is often the index of ... A: Kate , I am unable to duplicate what you are experiencing. If these are existing documents which ... | ||
| Tab bar in Word letter | 1/23/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: Good day, I have, I do not know how, lost the tab indicator bars horizontal and vertical of screen. ... A: I don’t use Microsoft Word 2003 but I do use Microsoft Word 2002 and will base my answer on that ... | ||
| Word 2007 based on input | 1/20/2012 | Richard Stephens |
| Q: How does one use a checklist of yes/no questions and tabular input to choose verbiage for a Word ... A: Stephen Have a look at this link for drop down lists ... | ||
| Appendices in Word 2010 | 1/19/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I would like to add appendices to a document so that (1) the page numbers have the format A-1, B-1 ... A: Fortunately for you, the late great Shauna Kelly has created a Web page that explains how to do ... | ||
| Changing neighbouring cell content once one of drop-down option is choosen | 1/19/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: My MS Word is of 2003. I am working with one-page document for our stakeholders where I need to ... A: Just for the record; I must report that I don’t have Word 2003, 2007 or 2010 and have yet to be ... | ||
| Turning off hard returns in Word 2007 | 1/18/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I know how to enter in a soft return (using shift + Enter) in Word, but my problem is that I ... A: There's no way to do this through the Customize Keyboard dialog (and you wouldn't want to, anyway, ... | ||
| Word 2007 | 1/18/2012 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: I'm working on a novel and want to increase the size of the 1st letter of the 1st word at the ... A: I'm not sure I'm going to be able to help here - my only thoughts are possibly to have a 2 cell ... | ||
| Word macro | 1/17/2012 | Nancy C. Janyszeski |
| Q: I have a question about creating a macro in Word. My document has 500+ pages and a page number on ... A: Mark, I do not help with Macros. However, you might consider inserting a next page section break, ... | ||
| File list with pictures | 1/16/2012 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: I have a few hundred photos (of the covers of books) that I need to create a list of. Each entry in ... A: The file list can be generated via a macro, or a dos command to name but two methods - this page ... | ||
| Mail merge from an existing document | 1/14/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: I am using Word 2010 and trying to do a routine process, but can't quite figure it out. I have a ... A: There are specific types of files that Word can use as a mail merge data source. It can use the ... | ||
| searching for a word or a file | 1/13/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: how've you been? I'm using Word 2007, and some aspects are totally baffling. I'm talking about ... A: Actually, what I said was that you cannot do this within Word; you have to do it from Windows. It ... | ||
| Word Form Fields | 1/13/2012 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: I am trying to set up a way for a Word Doc to repeat data. However I cannot use the REF formula for ... A: I'm not hugely familiar with REF fields, simply because my templated documents use VBA to populate ... | ||
| data merge | 1/13/2012 | Mary A Lindsey |
| Q: i have a data in page maker and now i want to make it speared sheet for excel or word can it ... A: I only saw one image. Based on your question you need to: Use Adobe InDesign to open the PageMaker ... | ||
| searching for a word or a file | 1/12/2012 | Suzanne S. Barnhill |
| Q: how've you been? I'm using Word 2007, and some aspects are totally baffling. I'm talking about ... A: Recent versions of Word (especially 2010) make searching for text within a given (open) file very ... | ||
| the search tool in Word 2007 | 1/12/2012 | Mahesh |
| Q: how are you? I'm using Word 2007, and some aspects are totally baffling. I'm talking about ... A: The search function in Word 2007 is not equipped for searching files on the system but to search for ... | ||
| address book | 1/12/2012 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: I have started an address book in Microsoft Office but I need to email the list to another person ... A: You have asked the question in the category of MS Word - is this the program that the address book ... | ||
| Having a prompt when saving MS word | 1/12/2012 | Dale F. Wiley |
| Q: I would like to know how to set up a prompt question when trying to save a microsoft word document ... A: Just for the record; I must report that I don’t have Word 2003, 2007 or 2010 and have yet to be ... | ||
About Microsoft Word
This topic answers questions related to Microsoft Word stand-alone or Mircrosoft Office Word including Word 2003, Word 2007, Office 2000, and Office XP. You can get Word help on formatting text, tables, tabs, fonts, styles, general Word layouts, bullets, headings, and outlines, using templates, toolbar modifications, and using Track Changes. You may also find tips on linking Word and Excel embedded objects including charts. This site does not provide a general Word tutorial nor the basics of using a word processor. It provides specific answers to using Microsoft Word only. If you do not see your Word question answered in this area then please ask a Word question here
This topic answers questions related to Microsoft Word stand-alone or Mircrosoft Office Word including Word 2003, Word 2007, Office 2000, and Office XP. You can get Word help on formatting text, tables, tabs, fonts, styles, general Word layouts, bullets, headings, and outlines, using templates, toolbar modifications, and using Track Changes. You may also find tips on linking Word and Excel embedded objects including charts. This site does not provide a general Word tutorial nor the basics of using a word processor. It provides specific answers to using Microsoft Word only. If you do not see your Word question answered in this area then please ask a Word question here
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Expertise
I've been using Word for Windows since version 2.0 (1992), and the more I learn about it, the more I realize how little I know. But I may know a few things that you don't, and I'll help if I can. I answer many questions every day in Microsoft's peer support forums and as a result have been awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) designation by Microsoft Corporation. You may be able to find the answer to your question at the Word MVPs' FAQ site or at my own Word FAQ site, so please check those first! Please, no questions about VBA (macros), Registry editing, networks, or complex merges, as I have no experience with these aspects of Word, nor do I have any experience with Word for Mac. Please indicate which version of Word you are using; if you are not sure, see "What version of Word do I have?".
Experience
I have a master's degree in classics (Latin), which is surprisingly helpful, though I no longer teach. The things I am proudest of: Having raised two children to maturity, both Merit Scholars, both college graduates (one a philosophy major!), one Phi Beta Kappa (from Harvard!); having been made a Paul Harris Fellow by my Rotary club; having been designated a Microsoft MVP.
Organizations
Rotary Club of Fairhope, Friends of the Fairhope Public Library
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Latin), Agnes Scott College, 1966; M.A. (Classics), Emory University, 1972.
Awards and Honors
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award every year since 1999; many Rotary honors
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