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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Aldus Papgemaker, database add=on | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: Some years ago Aldus sold an add-on to Pagemaker to import database files into a Pagemaker ... A: I've not heard of this add-on but since Adobe has stopped supporting PageMaker there is very little ... | |
| Pagemaker 7 spell checker | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: When I try to check the spelling of text in Pagemaker I get the following error message: "Dictionary ... A: To run Spell checking in Windows 7 choose to Run the Pagemaker Application as Administrator in ... | |
| Logo and Pixelation | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing a problem when placing a logo in my PM document. Whenever I try to print in ... A: Make sure the link is not broken in PageMaker, if the logo is not too big you may want to embed it ... | |
| Pagemaker 7 reverse printing | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I represent a company that supplies custoemrs with a product that can produce a negitive. Many of ... A: Choose File > Print, click Color button. Select Negative to print a negative image of your ... | |
| PageMaker 7.0 exporting to PDF file | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to export a PageMaker 7.0 file to a PDF and I get the following messages: "Saving the ... A: It's possible that the problem is with a graphic in your PageMaker document. You can try printing to ... | |
| Page Inserts | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have recently updated a book by adding new contents and new pages but the contents seem to flow ... A: When you have autoflow checked, just click once on the page to place your new content and PageMaker ... | |
| PageMaker Book Building | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Like in CorelDraw, where the pasting to form a book is done(Pages are automatically adjusted for ... A: Yes, in Pagemaker you have a build booklet option. Go to Utilities>PageMaker Plug-ins>Build Booklet. ... | |
| pagemaker7.0 | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: When I exit from pagemaker 7.0, I get message "Adobe pagemaker for windowsapplication file has ... A: PageMaker would not run in windows Vista so I assumed you could not run it under Windows 7 as well. ... | |
| converting files from Pagemaker ME | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 300-some page book created in Pagemaker ME (the Middle East version). I'd like to save the ... A: You can open Pagemaker files in InDesign. InDesign does not recognize Pagemaker's tracking values so ... | |
| Re: converting files to pdf format | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I know this question has been asked many times! In my situation, I am trying to use cute pdf to ... A: When you go to print to Cutepdf or create a .ps file to distill (I'm not familiar with CutePDF) make ... | |
| adobe pagemaker for arabic windows | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: pls! i cant type Arabic words in the pagemaker 7.0 that i have on my laptop,but i cant use the ... A: First of all, you must have the Middle east or Arabic version of PageMaker to use arabic fonts. Most ... | |
| Pagemaker | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: If after installing pagemaker 7.0 on windows xp. As u are abt 2 run it u got a msg saying "pagemaker ... A: If the error message is asking to report this problem to Microsoft that tells me that it is a ... | |
| Printing Pictures in Adobe Pagemaker | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: The pictures i place in my Adobe Pagemaker doesn't print out, at the most it just prints a box with ... A: Go to File>Links Manager and make sure that the image is linked to your document. In the Print ... | |
| page number not showing | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: When I open my pagemaker document that have over 10 pages, the page symbols do not show up at the ... A: Hit the zoom box (Mac) or the minimize/maximize window box(PC) to make sure the entire window is ... | |
| printing half letter on Canon Inkjet | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 page document/brochure that I want to print and fold and staple in the middle. I have ... A: In PageMaker go to Utilities>Plug-ins>Build Booklet to bring up the dialog box. In the Build booklet ... | |
| pagemaker 7 | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: i am install pagemaker 7 in os windows xp professional but in open pagemaker the following error ... A: The temp file cannot be created because either the hard disk is full or you don't have proper access ... | |
| Lost PDF maker from PageMaker 7.0.2 | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: How can I get my PDF choice in the print window when I am using PageMaker 7.0.2. I once had it, but ... A: Make sure you have Adobe Distiller installed and an Acrobat ppd installed. alternately, you could ... | |
| Pagemaker 6.5 printing | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: What is print error: -8878 A: I believe that this is an error in communication with your printer. Consult your system software ... | |
| Pagemaker 6.5 | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a new computer and I'm trying to install my pagemaker that is so ancient it's silly on my new ... A: You can try Windows compatibility mode, instructions here; ... | |
| creating horizontal columns in pagemaker | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an Excel file with 5 long rows, running into several pages. I want to print it horizontal ... A: You'll have to export the text out of excel and place it in a story box in PageMaker. When you set ... | |
| Can Fonts be removed from PageMaker | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Even tho' I have properly installed a new font on my computer, my PageMaker 6.5 does not recognize ... A: PageMaker accesses the fonts on your computer, the only way to remove them from PageMaker is to ... | |
| Fonts | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Even tho' I have properly installed a new font on my computer, my PageMaker 6.5 does not recognize ... A: Sorry it took so long to answer, my hard drive crashed Thursday. PageMaker can not handle as many ... | |
| PageMaker 6.5 - Size of PDF-Files | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I am (autodidacticly) using PageMaker 6.5 to do the layout for a small music score edition. The ... A: The .eps files do contain a lot of data as do the postscript files (.ps) created from PageMaker. ... | |
| Lost PM 6 Have PM 7 | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I had PM 6. Installed PM 7 over last year. Now I've lost PM 7 why I don't know. I have PM 6 ... A: Once you installed PageMaker 7 it probably overwrote some of the files needed for PageMaker 6. You ... | |
| page numbering | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i want to number page 2 as page 1 A: Pagemaker allows you to specify a starting number higher than the actual page number, eg. you can ... | |
| PageMaker 7onPC- Block Limit Error | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I am having an issue with PM7 that I could use your expertise on please. I may have started off on ... A: PageMaker does not require a large scratch disk but you have to make sure you are linking your ... | |
| pagemaker | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: how to change page layout in pagemaker? A: There are many ways to adjust the page layout in PageMaker. Go to File>Document Setup to change your ... | |
| Problems creating PDF from Pagemaker | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: When I create a pagemaker layout everything looks fine on screen. BUT when I convert it to a PDF ... A: Make sure you are using a postscript printer driver and try writing a postscript file out of ... | |
| pagemaker | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I am writing a 48 pages document in adobe pagemaker and numbered from 1-48. I want to publish this ... A: PageMaker has an easy way to accomplish this. Go to Utilities>Plug-ins>Build Booklet... In the ... | |
| pasting | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I cannot paste from coreldraw x5 to pagemaker 7. it shows "pagemaker cannot start the server ... A: If you are trying to paste a graphic that was linked to Corel, the link may be broken when trying to ... | |
| picture palette of pagemaker 7.0 | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Pl. describe how can I insert a picture from picture palette of pagemaker 7.0. When I am dragging ... A: Make sure the image library folder is available, either the CD is in your drive or the folder is ... | |
| pagemaker files conversion to pdf | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I am getting error while making pdf files. It converts into pdf file. But, the images will not be in ... A: Make sure you do not copy and paste from another program into Pagemaker, this pastes only a low res ... | |
| Placing logo to avoid pixelating | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a logo in TIFF format and when I place it in Pagemaker some of the edges are pixelated. I ... A: If you have Graphics Display set to High Resolution in Preferences, that should do the trick. Make ... | |
| use of page maker | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: why do we use pagemaker.we can use msword A: Actually, not many use PageMaker anymore. Newer computer systems will not load the software and ... | |
| Pagemaker 6.5 into Wimdows 7 | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I am sure that you have this question already answered but can't find it. How can I use my ... A: If you had it running in XP you may get it to go in compatibility mode on Windows 7. I've heard of ... | |
| Pagemaker 6.5 into Wimdows 7 | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I am sure that you have this question already answered but can't find it. How can I use my ... A: According to Adobe PageMaker 6.5 isn't even compatible with Windows XP and they want you to upgrade ... | |
| Text borders | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: How do I add a visible border or line between text in pagemaker? A: There's no real good way to do this in the text block. You'll have to leave space in the text blocks ... | |
| pagemaker 6.5 error code when downloading | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: had troubles with P.M. 6.5 files so re-loaded it...fine for a few days so I threw out old P.M. 6.5 ... A: You have to boot up on your system CD to install the system. Hold down the C key on restart with the ... | |
| Placed image color incorrect | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I am editing images in Photoshop and placing them in a Pagemaker 7 document. The placed images ... A: What you are seeing in PageMaker are previews of the images you have placed and not the actual ... | |
| software for printing diplomas | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I just started working for a private vocational school ... and they are STILL typing and hand ... A: PageMaker won't run on Windows 7, so it's out. If you just want to print some type on pre-printed ... | |
| Inserting Leaders between Tabs | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: What do I have to do to automatically insert dot leaders between columnar tabs, instead of ... A: With your text highlighted, pull up Indents/Tabs window and set your tabs. When you select each tab ... | |
| Pagemaker7 | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: when i drag any pictures from pictures plug-in, it shows that locte the directory e.g ... A: The example above shows that the pictures are in a folder called "Library" on your D drive. If the D ... | |
| pagemaker | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: how we do the autoflow option in pagemaker A: Go to Layout>Autoflow and make sure autoflow is checked. When you place a story, PageMaker will then ... | |
| double truck | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: How do I set up the pages to be able to type across the middle margins for a center spread? A: When you set up your document, make sure facing pages is checked. The first page will be by itself ... | |
| Pagemaker 7.0 Picture Palette | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: On several of our computers in a lab, picture palette just stopped working. When you click on the ... A: The Mac version of PageMaker doesn't have picture palette, but from the help files I assume you have ... | |
| EDIT TRACK | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I am confused in Type>Expert Tacking>edit Track please tell what is the purpose of edit track and ... A: When you select the text box in PageMaker, look in the handles at the top and bottom of the selected ... | |
| EDIT TRACK | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I am confused in Type>Expert Tacking>edit Track please tell what is the purpose of edit track and ... A: While kerning is used to set the spacing between individual pairs of characters, tracking is used to ... | |
| Installing old Pagemaker 6.0 on Windows 7 | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I just got a new computer with Windows 7 and have an old Pagemaker 6.0 program and Pagemaker 7 ... A: Basically, Adobe threw in the towel on PageMaker in favor of InDesign years ago and I doubt you'll ... | |
| Photo Watermark | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to revise some letterhead and I want to include a photo (jpeg) as a watermark. I thought ... A: Unfortunately, PageMaker doesn't support transparency. You'll have to lighten your image outside of ... | |
| remove watermark | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am new to pagemaker 7. Pl. let me know how to remove watermark already existing on a pagemaker ... A: PageMaker cannot make a watermark so it must be a linked graphic. Go to Links manager and remove the ... | |
| Saving a document in Pagemaker 7 as a JPEG or Tiff File | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Under my save as I only have these selections: Publication Template A copy in 6.5 format I would ... A: You have to print your document and under options in the print dialog window check save as .eps ... | |
| master pages-page numbering | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to display page numbers using master pages on a document that is double-side with facing ... A: When you create a new document check on facing pages, double sided. Go to the master pages by ... | |
| Pagemaker 7 page do not delete | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Nice to know about your technical knowledge, we really need people like you to guide us. I am using ... A: Save a copy of your document, holding the shift and control keys go to Type>Hyphenation. When this ... | |
| Generate PDF file - different page size | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I have newsletters created in PageMaker - tabloid size. They want me to generate 4 letter size pdf ... A: I'm not familiar with CUTE PDF so I don't know what settings you are using to make pdf's. In our ... | |
| Pagemaker template fix | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to create a CD tray insert and cover in Pagemaker 6.5 using the pre-loaded template, but ... A: The crop marks are put on by PageMaker to match the document size. Once your template is open go to ... | |
| Pagemaker template fix | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to create a CD tray insert and cover in Pagemaker 6.5 using the pre-loaded template, but ... A: Once you open a template, you can save it as a document and edit it as you would any other PageMaker ... | |
| PM7.0 , build booklet plugin | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I tried to use build booklet for a 48page self cover minibooklet and have had difficulty. I am not ... A: Quark and InDesign have the same limitations as PageMaker's build booklet. You need imposition ... | |
| PM7.0 , build booklet plugin | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I tried to use build booklet for a 48page self cover minibooklet and have had difficulty. I am not ... A: Build booklet will let you impose spreads in printer spreads so you could print out your booklet in ... | |
| Pagemaker spanish version | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Pagemaker spanish version but my brand new lenovo laptop cannot install it. It gives an ... A: I believe the .lid file is used by installshield and may indicate an incomplete download of the ... | |
| starting first page number on page 15 | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I know how to add page numbers to a pagemaker document, however I do not know how to start page 1 on ... A: PageMaker doesn't allow you to start page one anywhere except the first page - time to switch to ... | |
| Type 3 error | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mac G4 and when I tried to launch PageMaker 6.5 it unexpectedly quits and I get a Type 3 ... A: My first thought is to try trashing the PageMaker prefs file, rebuild the desktop and try allocating ... | |
| Why Pagemaker? Why not Word 2007? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: 1. Why is it that people use Pagemaker if they want to do high-volume printing of books, class ... A: Word is a text processor and PageMaker is a page layout program. While they have a lot of features ... | |
| Cannot paste text in Pagemaker 6.5 | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have Pagemaker 6.5 which I've been using for years. Quite recently, I've been unable to paste text ... A: It sounds like the data is being corrupted on the clipboard. The only thing I can think of is to try ... | |
| Pagemaker 5.0a and pdf's | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a usb floppy drive and installed a copy of pagemaker 5.0 which i own onto a windows xp ... A: PageMaker will save a postscript file (.ps). In the print dialog box select save to file. You have ... | |
| watermark & file and date stamping | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: How do I insert a watermark and how do I add a header or footnote with the filename and date? A: To achieve a watermark effect, place a logo or graphic on your page and screen it back to about 5%. ... | |
| Arabic | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have Arabic Data, How do work in the Adobe PageMaker 7 Version. How can support this PageMaker ... A: You have to have a version of PageMaker designed to handle Arabic languages. Please contact Adobe ... | |
| PM 6.5 cannot open my templates (T65 files) | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I created a publication. Used save as to save as a template. When I try to open the template I get ... A: Can you open documents? You may be able to open your documents in 6.5 and save new templates. Try ... | |
| using edited photos in pagemaker | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering how to edit my pictures in photoshop so that they don't end up pixelated when I ... A: In PageMaker make sure under preferences that display is set to high resolution. For professional ... | |
| saving a document to a pdf file | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to save our newsletter to a pdf file so I can publish it online. When I open the pdf ... A: When you go to the Print Dialog box uncheck the option for "Print Blank Pages" and print a ... | |
| unable to use some fonts on Page maker | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am using windows on IBM platform. I have installed a font schneidler on my machine. This font ... A: As confusing as it seems, certain OpenType fonts have the .ttf extension. There are converters ... | |
| unable to use some fonts on Page maker | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am using windows on IBM platform. I have installed a font schneidler on my machine. This font ... A: You don't say, but my guess is that Schneidler is an OpenType font with an .otf extension. These ... | |
| Text/Page Autoflow - PM7 (WinXP) | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Glen— I have need to place a multiple (300+) page document file in such a way that each page—but ... A: My knowledge of data merge is nill, sadly, I leave all that stuff to our digital press operators and ... | |
| Text/Page Autoflow - PM7 (WinXP) | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Glen— I have need to place a multiple (300+) page document file in such a way that each page—but ... A: Your best bet would probably be someone with Windows experience in the InDesign Forum. I know Ken ... | |
| Text/Page Autoflow - PM7 (WinXP) | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Glen— I have need to place a multiple (300+) page document file in such a way that each page—but ... A: Set up a new document with large margins top and bottom so it will only accommodate the small text ... | |
| Exporting Graphics as jpg | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have PageMaker 7.0. I've designed a logo, have grouped it and highlighted it; went to File, ... A: PageMaker is not an illustration program and is severely limited in this regard. The export>Graphic ... | |
| converting files | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: How do i convert pagemaker files (family reuion book) to pdf so they can be sent to a plublisher. ... A: You'll have to print to a .ps file which is under options in the print dialog box and then distill ... | |
| adobe pagemaker 7 pagination | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I would like to simply print out a brochure designed using PM7. Let's say it's 12 pages, how would I ... A: Make sure that the total number of pages you have is divisible by four and go to ... | |
| Initialize error | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I get an error "application failed to initialize properly {0xc0000094}when i start the program. I ... A: Make sure you are the administrator when installing the program. Try changing monitor resolution or ... | |
| Pagemaker 7.0 Index | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Is there a page limit when creating a PM 7.0 Index. I have a reference document that I have created ... A: I've always assumed that the page limit for PageMaker was 999 pages, but I've never had occasion to ... | |
| scrambled text | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Glen, I have used PM 6.5 successfully for years with Windows XP, placing MS Word text on the pages. ... A: I'm glad it worked out, I'd only encountered this problem once, years ago and couldn't remember the ... | |
| scrambled text | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Glen, I have used PM 6.5 successfully for years with Windows XP, placing MS Word text on the pages. ... A: I think you may have to start over, but you may be able to copy your edited text. I think this is a ... | |
| Re-Loading PageMaker 7.0.1 software | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Glen: I publish a small quarterly community magazine, creating the layout using PageMaker. ... A: I am sorry, but I have no experience installing PageMaker on a Windows machine. I'm a mac guy. In ... | |
| exporting PageMaker to PDF | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: When I export my document with photos to a PDF to send for printing, the photo quality becomes ... A: First, make sure that the links to all the photos are okay in the links manager. Second, make sure ... | |
| Problem exporting to pdf | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Trying to export PageMaker publication to pdf - Using Export > pdf - when it gets to the PDF options ... A: I'm assuming you are on a PC because PageMaker and Acrobat 8 are definitely not compatible on the ... | |
| pagemaker 7.0 | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Glen, i create a newsletter for my company and the printer that I use wants the file in PDF format. ... A: PageMaker, as well as InDesign and QuarkXpress, place preview images on your pages that are linked ... | |
| Pagemaker 7.0 Export to PDF won't work | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I am using Pagemaker 7.0.1 for Mac Adobe Acrobat 5.00 is installed in my System 9 folder Operating ... A: I'm not sure what could be causing the misfire - make sure you are using the same printer driver you ... | |
| Pagemaker Error | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I just reloaded pagemaker 7.0 with all the updates. When I go to execute the program I get the ... A: I'm a mac guy but we do have PageMaker running on a windows xp pc here, so I know it will work. In ... | |
| Pagemaker Error | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I just reloaded pagemaker 7.0 with all the updates. When I go to execute the program I get the ... A: You'll have to re-install PageMaker and try launching it after each install, in other words, don't ... | |
| Page Maker 7.0 | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I find that Illustraor CS3/9.0 files with text on them and placed on Page Maker document are of very ... A: Excel files are tricky, you can either export the text and reformat it all in PageMaker or try ... | |
| Page Maker 7.0 | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I find that Illustraor CS3/9.0 files with text on them and placed on Page Maker document are of very ... A: I would try saving the files as Illustrator 8 or earlier .eps files. Hope this helps, Glen Demers ... | |
| page border | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i want a page border around a page. how do i do? pls explain me? A: If you have an image that you want to use as a border then place the image on the page. Draw a box ... | |
| pagemaker utility | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have problem in use the utilizes menu, it is not easy for me. How to use it and when. pls solve ... A: The utilities menu has many plug-ins designed to automate various aspects of publication creation, ... | |
| eps in pagemaker | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: when i insert a 300ppi high res eps in pagemaker it shows up fuzzy and pixelated can you please help ... A: First, make sure you are viewing in high resolution mode. go to File>General Preferences and select ... | |
| Acrobat 7 (with PageMaker output) | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Glen, Thanks for this answer CMYK output from PageMaker to PDF, which is very helpful. (I'm away ... A: The Press Quality setting will convert colors to CMYK but will leave spot colors as is, you can ... | |
| InDesign - creating a watermark | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I would like to insert a watermark in an InDesign document. How do I do this? I read something ... A: The easiest way to create a watermark would be to place the graphic on your page and with the ... | |
| CMYK output from PageMaker to PDF | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: This vexing PageMaker 7.0 + Acrobat Pro 7.0 is making me nuts. I prepare a publication with all ... A: First, In PageMaker make sure your black is defined as 0% C, 0% M, 0%, Y and 100% K. When creating ... | |
| Pagemaker 7.0 Column Layout Bilingual - Hindi - English | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I want to prepare a document with two columns. On the left side I would like to have text in ... A: With autoflow text will go from one column to the next as it's doing. you need to turn off autoflow ... | |
| Pagemaker graphics | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: When I export my projects to PDF, my logo keeps coming out in an unsmooth pattern. I use TIFF files. ... A: TIFF files are a bitmap format - they are composed of bits representing individual pixels. Type is a ... | |
| Publishing to PS file | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have just upgraded my father in law's pc to vista and now he says he is having trouble publishing ... A: Yes, InDesign is the way to go. Adobe has given up on PageMaker in favor of supporting InDesign and ... | |
| Creating PS Files in Pagemaker | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Glen, For some time I have been able to load a suitable PS driver and together with a recommended ... A: I'm sorry but I have not had the opportunity to work with Vista, but I do know that Micro$oft has ... | |
| Publishing to PS file | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have just upgraded my father in law's pc to vista and now he says he is having trouble publishing ... A: I have not yet had the opportunity to work with Vista. You might try exporting pdf's out of ... | |
| fonts | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ... A: Search for files that contain .pmd using the find file utility. This is the PageMaker 6.5 extension. ... | |
| fonts | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ... A: PageMaker 6.5 files will open in PageMaker 7. Go to File> open and browse to the PageMaker 6.5 ... | |
| fonts | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ... A: The PageMaker 7 files have to be saved back as PageMaker 6 files in order for PageMaker 6.5 to open ... | |
| exporting to pdf | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have PM 7.0 and can successfully expoert within the programme to pdf but it shrinks slightly in ... A: With a reduction that small, I feel that somewhere a "fit to page" button is checked. Try looking ... | |
| Combining separate files in Pagemaker | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have several separate Pagemaker files (pages in a book) that need to be combined into one big file ... A: The easiest way is to add pages to your biggest document and then copy/powerpaste the additional ... | |
| exporting to pdf | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have PM 7.0 and can successfully expoert within the programme to pdf but it shrinks slightly in ... A: Make sure in the export dialog box that Page size is "Same as Current Document". If you are printing ... | |
| Chinese characters in the project | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a project in English with Chinese translation. How can I put Chinese text into my project. ... A: In a project we did a few years ago the chinese type was created in MS Word and pdf's were created ... | |
| Chinese characters in the project | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a project in English with Chinese translation. How can I put Chinese text into my project. ... A: PageMaker does not support the double byte characters used for Chinese. You'll have to convert the ... | |
| fonts | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ... A: Suitcase and other font management software allows you to see the fonts. My advice would be to go to ... | |
| missing pagemaker toolbar | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I was looking around pagemaker (version 7) and I was trying to get a guide. Then I think I touch the ... A: Go under the Windows menu to Hide/Show Tools, if it's behind another palette this will bring it to ... | |
| missing pagemaker toolbar | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I was looking around pagemaker (version 7) and I was trying to get a guide. Then I think I touch the ... A: Try hitting the tab key. Hope this helps, Glen Demers Prepress Technician, Best Printing Online ... | |
| Mac Pagemaker 7 error message | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: When I try to print a file with a graphic I get the following error message: Cannot create temporary ... A: It sounds to me like a memory error. Try to clear some space on your hard drive. Hope this helps, ... | |
| image modes and file type | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm new with Pagemaker and found some great tips from the web. My question is what color mode and ... A: First, color mode - it has to be CMYK when you print. Your laserjet uses CMYK inks and converts the ... | |
| MS PUBLISHER | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I AM MAKING A DOCUMENT USING PUBLISHER BUT WHEN PRINTING I GET 1ST PAGE THEN LAST PAGE , I WANT ... A: I think Publisher is trying to make a book - go to page setup and select a single page size, not ... | |
| e-mail from PageMaker 7.0 | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I would like to be able to e-mail our church newsletter to the proofreaders instead of faxing it. ... A: I'm assuming you need to export your document as a pdf to e-mail it. Here is a link to a free ... | |
| export pdf from pagemaker | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have pagemaker 7.0 & Acrobat 7.0 professional. and when I export some pages which contains tiff ... A: I'm sorry, I should not have assumed you were on a Mac. I would still try printing .ps files and ... | |
| export pdf from pagemaker | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have pagemaker 7.0 & Acrobat 7.0 professional. and when I export some pages which contains tiff ... A: I believe the problem is with Distiller and the classic OS, have you tried booting in OS9 instead of ... | |
| problem with picture palette | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: When I try to drag images or clipart from picture palette a message appears showing "the image can ... A: The links to the pictures on your picture palette are broken. You'll have to repair the links by ... | |
| Problem importing JPEG or PNG | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: When I import a picture (JPEG or PNG) in PageMaker the quality of the picture gets reduced very ... A: By default PageMaker generates a low resolution preview of images placed in a document. You can ... | |
| questions | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: When I change the page page makerclosed how can I resolv this problem Best regard Akre A: You may have a damaged document. Do a 'Save as.." and save it with a new name. Open the new ... | |
Glen Demers
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Expertise
I am a Prepress Technician for Best Printing Online and can answer any question about preparing your PageMaker document for print.
Experience
20 years working in prepress
Prepress technician for Best Printing Online
Have used Pagemaker since version 3.0 and realize there are still some people using it.
Education/Credentials
Some college training in printing and have attended numerous seminars.
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