Re: Office help

[Angus Scott-Fleming]

On 14 Jan 2011 at 11:32, C.E. Gene Connor  wrote:

> Question #1
> We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a 
> place for them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a 
> newer version of word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite 
> understand how to fix this for her and them.
> 
> I did however find this 
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B347
> 0-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en
> 
> Is this fix suppose to be installedon the newer machine "ones that fill 
> them in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't 
> want to screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then 
> I do.

The "Compatibility Pack" allows OLDER versions of Office, like Office 2000 and 
Office XP and your Office 2003, which don't "understand" the newer XML formats 
of .docX, .xlsX, etcX., to open the XML-formatted documents from Office 2007 
and newer.  If your wife is using Office 2003, the default "Save" format is the 
older .doc so this isn't the problem.  Sounds like a bogus complaint to me.

What do you mean by "filled in"?  Can you post a sample document somewhere with 
a more detailed explanation?

> Qusetion # 2
> Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have 
> installed foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be 
> able to edit & design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you 
> all recommend as a free or low priced pdf editor.

Use your favorite word-processor, then "Print" the file to a PDF using one of 
the many free PDF-printers like PDFCreator, CutePDF, etc.

To convert the PDF in a word-processing document, open it, "Select All", Copy, 
then open a new document in your WP and "Paste" everything.  *_Most_* of the 
formatting, except maybe some fancy stuff, should come through.

HTH

A



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RE: Office help

[Sam Cayze]

I just saw an article for a free service online that lets one fill PDF
forms.

Can't recall where I saw it :(

 

From: Orland, Kathleen [mailto:korl...@rogers.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 12:02 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Office help

 

PrimoPDF works just fine here. It's free and has no nag screens. 

 

From: C.E. Gene Connor [mailto:cege...@gmail.com] 
Sent: 14 January 2011 11:33
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Office help

 

My "beauty-full  & loving " wife does a lot of free doc's for low income
people like contracts,divorce's,child support & custody . 

 

Question #1

We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a place
for them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a newer
version of word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite understand how
to fix this for her and them.

 

I did however find this
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4A
EE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466
<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4
AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en> &displaylang=en

 

Is this fix suppose to be installed on the newer machine "ones that fill
them in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't
want to screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then I
do.

 

Qusetion # 2 

Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have
installed foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be
able to edit & design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you all
recommend as a free or low priced pdf editor.

 

Side note: the comment about my wife. Yes, I'm know for openly stating I
worship the ground she walks on. And still can't figure out how she puts up
with my a$$holeism's ways etc.

-- 
Gene C.

Misc. B.S.

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RE: Office help

[Orland, Kathleen]

PrimoPDF works just fine here. It's free and has no nag screens. 

 

From: C.E. Gene Connor [mailto:cege...@gmail.com] 
Sent: 14 January 2011 11:33
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Office help

 

My "beauty-full  & loving " wife does a lot of free doc's for low income
people like contracts,divorce's,child support & custody . 

 

Question #1

We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a place
for them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a newer
version of word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite understand how
to fix this for her and them.

 

I did however find this
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4A
EE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466
<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4
AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en> &displaylang=en

 

Is this fix suppose to be installed on the newer machine "ones that fill
them in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't
want to screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then I
do.

 

Qusetion # 2 

Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have
installed foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be
able to edit & design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you all
recommend as a free or low priced pdf editor.

 

Side note: the comment about my wife. Yes, I'm know for openly stating I
worship the ground she walks on. And still can't figure out how she puts up
with my a$$holeism's ways etc.

-- 
Gene C.

Misc. B.S.

http://genec-lori.com/
 
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Re: Office help

[C.E. Gene Connor]

Thank you all so kindly for the answers you have given to me. when she gets
home"only works 4 hrs a day" I let her read this mail. And let you know the
out come!

as for the older version of office? It is us that use pro 2003 suit.

On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Jim Mediger  wrote:

> If they are using Office 2010 (not sure about 2007) then they may have to
> right click on the file and select properties, In the General tab at the
> very bottom (shows up under Attributes if it’s available) it may have a
> Security section.
>
>
>
> Security:  This file came from another computer and might be
> blocked to help protect this computer.
>
>
>
> Click the Unblock button.
>
>
>
> If they have an older version of Office your wife could do a “save as” and
> select an older version of office or they might need to install a
> compatibility pack.
>
>
>
> For a PDF editor we use Bluebeam PDF Revu  http://www.bluebeam.com/
>
>
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> *From:* C.E. Gene Connor [mailto:cege...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, January 14, 2011 10:33 AM
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
> *Subject:* Office help
>
>
>
> My "beauty-full  & loving " wife does a lot of free doc's for low income
> people like contracts,divorce's,child support & custody .
>
>
>
> Question #1
>
> We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a place
> for them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a newer
> version of word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite understand how
> to fix this for her and them.
>
>
>
> I did however find this
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en
>
>
>
> Is this fix suppose to be installed on the newer machine "ones that fill
> them in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't
> want to screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then I
> do.
>
>
>
> Qusetion # 2
>
> Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have
> installed foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be
> able to edit & design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you all
> recommend as a free or low priced pdf editor.
>
>
>
> Side note: the comment about my wife. Yes, I'm know for openly stating I
> worship the ground she walks on. And still can't figure out how she puts up
> with my a$$holeism's ways etc.
>
> --
> Gene C.
>
> Misc. B.S.
>
> http://genec-lori.com/
>
> PackRat GarageSale
> http://genec-lori.biz/
>
> Genes-Computers Inc.
> Yulee ,Fl
> Established 1981, Microsoft OEM Registered member, system builder & Active
> registered Microsoft Partner
> Active Charter Partner of The Association of System Builders and
> Integrators
> If you think you're beaten, Then you are!
> If you give up the fight, Accept it !!
>
>
>
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RE: Office help

[Jim Mediger]

If they are using Office 2010 (not sure about 2007) then they may have to right 
click on the file and select properties, In the General tab at the very bottom 
(shows up under Attributes if it's available) it may have a Security section.

Security:  This file came from another computer and might be 
blocked to help protect this computer.

Click the Unblock button.

If they have an older version of Office your wife could do a "save as" and 
select an older version of office or they might need to install a compatibility 
pack.

For a PDF editor we use Bluebeam PDF Revu  http://www.bluebeam.com/

Jim

From: C.E. Gene Connor [mailto:cege...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 10:33 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Office help

My "beauty-full  & loving " wife does a lot of free doc's for low income people 
like contracts,divorce's,child support & custody .

Question #1
We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a place for 
them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a newer version of 
word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite understand how to fix this 
for her and them.

I did however find this 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en

Is this fix suppose to be installed on the newer machine "ones that fill them 
in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't want to 
screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then I do.

Qusetion # 2
Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have installed 
foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be able to edit & 
design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you all recommend as a free 
or low priced pdf editor.

Side note: the comment about my wife. Yes, I'm know for openly stating I 
worship the ground she walks on. And still can't figure out how she puts up 
with my a$$holeism's ways etc.

--
Gene C.
Misc. B.S.
http://genec-lori.com/

PackRat GarageSale
http://genec-lori.biz/

Genes-Computers Inc.
Yulee ,Fl
Established 1981, Microsoft OEM Registered member, system builder & Active
registered Microsoft Partner
Active Charter Partner of The Association of System Builders and Integrators
If you think you're beaten, Then you are!
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Re: Office help

[Bob Hartung]

An alternative would be to use a product like PDF Typewriter. It allows you to 
create a PDF with fields that can be filled in. Costs $30.

Website: www.ctdeveloping.com

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Oregon, WI 53575
Tel: (608) 835-3106 x215
Fax: (608) 835-7399
e-mail: bhartung(at)wiscoind.com
  _  

From: C.E. Gene Connor [mailto:cege...@gmail.com]
To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com]
Sent: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:32:37 -0600
Subject: Office help

My "beauty-full  & loving " wife does a lot of free doc's for low income people 
like contracts,divorce's,child support & custody . 


Question #1
We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a place for 
them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a newer version of 
word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite understand how to fix this 
for her and them.
  

I did however find this 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en
  


Is this fix suppose to be installed on the newer machine "ones that fill them 
in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't want to 
screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then I do.  


Qusetion # 2 
Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have installed 
foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be able to edit & 
design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you all recommend as a free 
or low priced pdf editor.  


Side note: the comment about my wife. Yes, I'm know for openly stating I 
worship the ground she walks on. And still can't figure out how she puts up 
with my a$$holeism's ways etc.
  
-- 
Gene C.

  
Misc. B.S.  
http://genec-lori.com/
 
PackRat GarageSale
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registered Microsoft Partner
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RE: Office help

[Maglinger, Paul]

Typically a newer version of Word will open a document created with an older 
version.  The other side of the coin is that if they create or convert a 
document to a newer version then you will have to install the compatibility 
pack.

The link you supplied applies to her system

I have no suggestion for the PDF file editing

-Paul.

From: C.E. Gene Connor [mailto:cege...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 10:33 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Office help

My "beauty-full  & loving " wife does a lot of free doc's for low income people 
like contracts,divorce's,child support & custody .

Question #1
We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a place for 
them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a newer version of 
word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite understand how to fix this 
for her and them.

I did however find this 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en

Is this fix suppose to be installed on the newer machine "ones that fill them 
in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't want to 
screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then I do.

Qusetion # 2
Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have installed 
foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be able to edit & 
design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you all recommend as a free 
or low priced pdf editor.

Side note: the comment about my wife. Yes, I'm know for openly stating I 
worship the ground she walks on. And still can't figure out how she puts up 
with my a$$holeism's ways etc.

--
Gene C.
Misc. B.S.
http://genec-lori.com/

PackRat GarageSale
http://genec-lori.biz/

Genes-Computers Inc.
Yulee ,Fl
Established 1981, Microsoft OEM Registered member, system builder & Active
registered Microsoft Partner
Active Charter Partner of The Association of System Builders and Integrators
If you think you're beaten, Then you are!
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Office help

[C.E. Gene Connor]

My "beauty-full  & loving " wife does a lot of free doc's for low income
people like contracts,divorce's,child support & custody .

Question #1
We use office pro 2003 suit. The problem is when they take them to a place
for them to get filled in! They say they can't open them up in a newer
version of word? I did a search for answers and didn't quite understand how
to fix this for her and them.

I did however find this
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en

Is
this fix suppose to be installed on the newer machine "ones that fill them
in"or on her system? Like I said it is the wifes system and I don't want to
screw it up! since most of your kids know more about office then I do.

Qusetion # 2
Some of the times she gets sent back from a place a pdf file. I have
installed foxit for her. for can't see buying a copy of adobe just to be
able to edit & design pdf's for whatever the case may be. What do you all
recommend as a free or low priced pdf editor.

Side note: the comment about my wife. Yes, I'm know for openly stating I
worship the ground she walks on. And still can't figure out how she puts up
with my a$$holeism's ways etc.

-- 
Gene C.

Misc. B.S.
http://genec-lori.com/

PackRat GarageSale
http://genec-lori.biz/

Genes-Computers Inc.
Yulee ,Fl
Established 1981, Microsoft OEM Registered member, system builder & Active
registered Microsoft Partner
Active Charter Partner of The Association of System Builders and Integrators
If you think you're beaten, Then you are!
If you give up the fight, Accept it !!

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