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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Word98
No Wonder User - May 9, 1998 - 5:46 am
Knowledge Level: Expert but stumped
Problem: Software
Computer Type: Aplle
Model: powerbook 3400
RAM: 65+
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: MacOS 8.1
Description:
> I'm having the same problem with Word98 that I had with Word 6 when opening
> files that I share with windows users that are created in word 97 (or that
> have been most recently used in word 97). It doesn't understand the pictures
> within them. These pictures have usually been created in powerpoint and pasted
> into the windows file. Fonts get messed up and when I open up the picture to
> fix the problem two bad things occur.
>
> (i) every letter as an individual object - no words are maintained.
> (ii) it suddenly converts every letter to my default font which is Times NR 12
> point, regardless of what the picture file used to have. Thus if I want to fix
> it I basically have to redo the picture.
> (iii) big problems occur when rescaling the picture to fit onto the page
> because (I think) of these 2 issues.
>
> This is a huge issue for me since I am the only mac user in a business school
> and if I can't manipulate the files correctly it's
>
> (a) a real pain for me and everyone in my work group
> (b) just proves to everyone that macs are useless
>
> Other than repasting the picture every time (which will really piss off my
> colleagues), or pasting it in as an embedded object (leads to ridiculous file
> sizes), I'm a bit stuck. Surely there's a solution?
>
> Please help!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Emily Lawson
Send Attachments? Yes
Problem: Software
Computer Type: Aplle
Model: powerbook 3400
RAM: 65+
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: MacOS 8.1
Description:
> I'm having the same problem with Word98 that I had with Word 6 when opening
> files that I share with windows users that are created in word 97 (or that
> have been most recently used in word 97). It doesn't understand the pictures
> within them. These pictures have usually been created in powerpoint and pasted
> into the windows file. Fonts get messed up and when I open up the picture to
> fix the problem two bad things occur.
>
> (i) every letter as an individual object - no words are maintained.
> (ii) it suddenly converts every letter to my default font which is Times NR 12
> point, regardless of what the picture file used to have. Thus if I want to fix
> it I basically have to redo the picture.
> (iii) big problems occur when rescaling the picture to fit onto the page
> because (I think) of these 2 issues.
>
> This is a huge issue for me since I am the only mac user in a business school
> and if I can't manipulate the files correctly it's
>
> (a) a real pain for me and everyone in my work group
> (b) just proves to everyone that macs are useless
>
> Other than repasting the picture every time (which will really piss off my
> colleagues), or pasting it in as an embedded object (leads to ridiculous file
> sizes), I'm a bit stuck. Surely there's a solution?
>
> Please help!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Emily Lawson
Send Attachments? Yes
No Wonder Tech - May 12, 1998 - 4:36 pm
Emily:
I'm sorry I have to respond with this kind of explaination, but your question has gone unanswered for much more than NoWonder advertises. No one from our Mac Support Team could find an answer to your problem, hence we are very sorry that we cannot provide you with the answer you were looking for. Let me suggest contacting Microsoft since they are trained in cross-platform compatibilty.
Once again, I'm sorry that NoWonder could not answer your question.
-Tyson Evans
tysone@nowonder.com
I'm sorry I have to respond with this kind of explaination, but your question has gone unanswered for much more than NoWonder advertises. No one from our Mac Support Team could find an answer to your problem, hence we are very sorry that we cannot provide you with the answer you were looking for. Let me suggest contacting Microsoft since they are trained in cross-platform compatibilty.
Once again, I'm sorry that NoWonder could not answer your question.
-Tyson Evans
tysone@nowonder.com
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