Re: [users] Calc

d.hedge wrote: > > > Open Office 2.2 > > Could you please let me know why when I put a date in column A any cell it > changes it to a number > > I can fiddle about and get a date eventually but it is time consuming. > > > Also. > > > Is there a reason why when I go to save the pages to

Re: [users] Re: OO.o vs Softmaker comparison

On Saturday 21 April 2007, Singh wrote: > Things would be so much simpler if ODF > was the de facto standard, but ... Microsoft can't go to the ODF format because it would put them out of business. They probably make more money selling Office than they do selling OSs. -- If the word following

[users] Re: Re: OO.o vs Softmaker comparison

Adrian Try wrote: >> Possibly true, but I am hoping it isn't, because I am at my wits end >> about >> this problem of interconversion. If Microsoft made a version for Linux, >> this would not be an issue, but its pointless to expect those thugs to do >> that. > > An option that may be worth consi

Re: [users] Re: OO.o vs Softmaker comparison

Possibly true, but I am hoping it isn't, because I am at my wits end about this problem of interconversion. If Microsoft made a version for Linux, this would not be an issue, but its pointless to expect those thugs to do that. An option that may be worth considering is to run Microsoft Office

[users] Re: OO.o vs Softmaker comparison

On 04/21/2007 10:17 AM, Singh wrote: > > The reason I ask is because I am quite dissatisfied with the way > Openoffice.org Writer is unable to enforce formatting for complex > documents - I work in a place where everyone else is a Windows user and > uses Word and when I exchange documents with ot

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Saturday 21 April 2007 13:08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On Saturday 21 April 2007, Robert Smits wrote: > > > But quite often the vesion packed in the distribution > > > is not the lates, so you are better off not installing > > > this, but downloading and installing the version from > > > OO.or

Re: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HEREMMARY HERE

On Saturday 21 April 2007 05:01, Gerard Chrzanowski wrote: > Anyone: > > I purchased OpenOffice 2.0.4 CD, as my WinOffice2000 is incomplete. > (Partial Install on machine which I bought used) After arrival, I > anxiously tried to install it. It would not install on my W98SE. > > The following

[users] Re: [Java] Re: OpenOffice +Jexec + Nautilus

On 04/20/2007 08:59 AM, NoOp wrote: > > If I get a chance later on today I'll dig around to see what was > distributed with Sun StarOffice8 - I have that installed on another > remote system. > jre-1_5_0_07-linux-i586.rpm That's StarOffice 8 w/update 6 (latest update) ---

Re: [users] I am using version 2.2 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is : I can not make an databaseform with the assistent.

On Saturday April 21 2007 12:18 pm, Henk van Rossum wrote: > Dear receiver, > It is realy impossible to make a databaseform with the assistant. > De final make knob does not react at all. > Henk van Rossum > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Without knowing what you did prior to clicking the final make kno

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On Saturday 21 April 2007, hewnix wrote: > >> I would also recommend that you add into your mix a >> VMWare image of XP - so, folks can also use XP when they >> need a "crutch" - you already own the license and can >> legally do this That way, you get license to us

[users] Re: OO.o vs Softmaker comparison

Adrian Try wrote: >> On Linux platform, anyone here have a comparison between Writer and >> Textmaker 2006 >> I wish to know about how well does two way exchange between Word and >> either of these two products > > It sounds like you are editing Word documents with quite complex and > unique form

Re: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HEREMMARY HERE

You might download the current OpenOffice version (2.2) from the OOo download area and install that instead. I don't remember whether it requires the newer installer or not. Regardless, it is better than the 2.0.4 that you have now, and there is not real upgrade path. Upgrading consists of in

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

Sure, you can download the current test version (PCLinuxOS 2007 Test Release 3) at: http://www.pclosusers.com/isos/livecd2007/ Not Found The requested URL was not found on this server. Servage.net Clustered Webhosting running enhanced Apache Webserver Both the link and the download work

Re: [users] OO.o vs Softmaker comparison

Hi Singh On Linux platform, anyone here have a comparison between Writer and Textmaker 2006 I wish to know about how well does two way exchange between Word and either of these two products It sounds like you are editing Word documents with quite complex and unique formatting, so you'll ha

Re: [users] Error in storing label documents

Hi Rosemary There is obviously an error when one stores and reopens a label document, if the labels are separated by a gap. If the document is opened later, the gap disappears. What format are you saving in? Saving in Microsoft Word format does not guarantee that all of your formatting wi

Re: [users] Can OOo Writer be configured to be used as mail editor in Thunderbird

You might want to check these out http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1855.html http://www.kassj.com/ -- If the word following begins with a vowel, the word you want is... to read the rest of this, go here http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/a.html --

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Saturday 21 April 2007, hewnix wrote: > I would also recommend that you add into your mix a > VMWare image of XP - so, folks can also use XP when they > need a "crutch" - you already own the license and can > legally do this That way, you get license to use the > codecs that come with window

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Saturday 21 April 2007, Adrian Try wrote: > Sure, you can download the current test version > (PCLinuxOS 2007 Test Release 3) at: > http://www.pclosusers.com/isos/livecd2007/ Not Found The requested URL was not found on this server. Servage.net Clustered Webhosting running enhanced Ap

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Saturday 21 April 2007, Robert Smits wrote: > > But quite often the vesion packed in the distribution > > is not the lates, so you are better off not installing > > this, but downloading and installing the version from > > OO.org > > In my view, Ron, that's an extremely good reason NOT to > ins

Re: [users] Info stuff about OpenOffice?

To Herr Lehner: I am not a Org Team member, but I do use it very much and find it to be all I need. I was stationed in Munich for 3 years, from 1961 to 1964, in the Army and managed to see the Deutches Musee and Neuchwanstien Castle plus some other tourist places. I enjoyed OctoberFest and the

[users] I am using version 2.2 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is : I can not make an databaseform with the assistent.

Dear receiver, It is realy impossible to make a databaseform with the assistant. De final make knob does not react at all. Henk van Rossum [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-m

[users] All my tables are gray blocks!

I am using version 2.0.4 of OpenOffice.org Writer. My problem is : All my tables are gray blocks! It doesn't meter if I receive them, create them, load or what ever their size is: they are always shows as gray blocks! (see attachment) The software thinks everything is O.K. What can I do? Thanks

Re: [users] format problem

On Saturday April 21 2007 12:41 pm, Dan Lewis wrote: > On Saturday April 21 2007 11:12 am, jaques aillagon wrote: > > Hi, I have got a problem in formatting my numbers. > > > > I got some .xls documents and in it there are thousands of > > numbers, written such as 45.2156468546. When I open the d

Re: [users] format problem

On Saturday April 21 2007 11:12 am, jaques aillagon wrote: > Hi, I have got a problem in formatting my numbers. > > I got some .xls documents and in it there are thousands of numbers, > written such as 45.2156468546. When I open the document with > office, they are not considered as numbers, I can

Re: [users] Calc

On Saturday April 21 2007 11:07 am, d.hedge wrote: > I live in the u.k. > And you are an absolute Star. You wouldn't like to give me some > computer lessons would you. > > How about Question 2. > Is there a reason why when I go to save the pages to disk it will > > > save pages 1 to 9 > > But not

[users] OO.o vs Softmaker comparison

On Linux platform, anyone here have a comparison between Writer and Textmaker 2006, purely (and purely - please do not mention non Microsoft Office features that I know OO.o is superior on, such as pdf export) on basis of compatibility with Microsoft Word 2003 (or XP) for complex documents (I mean

Re: [users] Address of envelops

On Saturday 14 April 2007, + Edgarboon Tanthana wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > Hi, > I would like to know how I can set my HP 6110 > all-in-one to print the address and the return address > with a envelop place in the tray when I finish typing > a letter or document. I tried to

Re: [users] 2.2 upgrade di d not fix crashing problem

On Saturday 14 April 2007, John Bowling wrote: > In openSUSE 10.2 64 bit, OO 2.2 still crashes the whole system sometimes > when doing a new startup of writer or calc and then clicking on the > file menu. System must be power cycled or hardware reset to get out of > the problem. This issue is kn

Re: [users] Compatability with Claris Works 1.0

On Monday 16 April 2007, Ron & Ann Wicks wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > All my accounts and word processing on my desktop computer operate on > Windows98SE. using Claris Works 1.00. However I would like to be able to > transfer all of them to operate on my laptop running Windows

Re: [users] fichier .ods

On Monday 16 April 2007, + Famille Ozimek wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > Bonjour a tous, > je n'arrive plus a ouvrir avec Calc un fichier qui se nomme "REMISES > CHEQUES 1.ods", cause de l'erreur : > Il ouvre une boite de dialogue "Options de filtre ASCII" ! > Comment procéder po

Re: [users] Compatibility with Word Perfect files

On Tuesday 17 April 2007, + Richard wrote: > [ MODERATED ] > . . . is OpenOffice Suite v2.2 compatible with programs such as Word > Perfect? Can WP files be opened using your program? This should be possible. Please reply to users@openoffice.org only -- CPH : openoffice.

Re: [users] Rudimentary understanding issue

On Wednesday 18 April 2007, Bill Gradwohl wrote: > I hope this is the correct list to ask. > > I've seen several subroutine examples that all contain the same sequence > of opening executable statements when working with a spreadsheet, as > does the following example: > > sub dumpSheets > > Dim doc

Re: [users] help for openoffice.org ver 2.2

On Friday 20 April 2007, + SANJEEV KANE wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > hello > Toady I have downloded openoffice.org ver 2.2 from the site. I am > software person. In one of my project i would like to openoffice.org calc > through labview program. How I can open same through la

[users] Re: Help convert XML to OO Writer

Dan Lewis wrote: On Saturday April 21 2007 10:33 am, ECH wrote: ECH wrote: The HTML file is stripped by the mail server for security reasons. You will have to post the HTML on a web site and send the URL for it to this list. Dan Renamed it to .txt, and it worked fine. Thanks

Re: [users] Calc

I live in the u.k. And you are an absolute Star. You wouldn't like to give me some computer lessons would you. How about Question 2. Is there a reason why when I go to save the pages to disk it will > save pages 1 to 9 > But not page 10 Kind Regards Dorothy Hedge. ---Original Message-

[users] format problem

Hi, I have got a problem in formatting my numbers. I got some .xls documents and in it there are thousands of numbers, written such as 45.2156468546. When I open the document with office, they are not considered as numbers, I can do whatever I want but it is not taken as numbers. The only way I f

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Saturday 21 April 2007 03:03, Renaud (Ron) OLGIATI wrote: > On Saturday 21 April 2007 00:49, my mailbox was graced by a missive > > from "Adrian Try" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who wrote: > > OpenOffice.org comes standard (preinstalled) on almost every Linux > > distro, so you won't have any difficult

Re: [users] Calc

Comment in-line On Saturday April 21 2007 6:38 am, d.hedge wrote: > Open Office 2.2 > > Could you please let me know why when I put a date in column A any > cell it changes it to a number > I can fiddle about and get a date eventually but it is time > consuming. How did you enter the date? D

[users] Re: Help convert XML to OO Writer

ECH wrote: I am looking for a way to convert the included XML file into something like the enclosed HTML. I am looking to change some stuff, actual page breaks, insert some tables blah blah, and add a picture. I know a tiny bit about XML, but nothing about XSL (which I believe is what I want

Re: [users] Re: Help convert XML to OO Writer

On Saturday April 21 2007 10:33 am, ECH wrote: > ECH wrote: > > I am looking for a way to convert the included XML file into > > something like the enclosed > > HTML. I am looking to change some stuff, actual page breaks, > > insert some tables blah > > blah, and add a picture. I know a tiny bit

[users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HEREMMARY HERE

Anyone: I purchased OpenOffice 2.0.4 CD, as my WinOffice2000 is incomplete. (Partial Install on machine which I bought used) After arrival, I anxiously tried to install it. It would not install on my W98SE. The following occoured: "Insall Software" prompt appeared. click

[users] Calc

Open Office 2.2 Could you please let me know why when I put a date in column A any cell it changes it to a number I can fiddle about and get a date eventually but it is time consuming. Also. Is there a reason why when I go to save the pages to disk it will save pages 1 to 9 But not page 10 Kin

[users] Calc

Open Office 2.2 Could you please let me know why when I put a date in column A any cell it changes it to a number I can fiddle about and get a date eventually but it is time consuming. Also. Is there a reason why when I go to save the pages to disk it will save pages 1 to 9 But not page

[users] Remove my email message

Please remove my request for help from 2004 from your web site. when you type in my phone number on google and click on " I feel lucky" my phone number and message from your web site comes up. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:55:00 EST Content-Type: multi

[users] Error in storing label documents

There is obviously an error when one stores and reopens a label document, if the labels are separated by a gap. If the document is opened later, the gap disappears. Example: Label "Avery Zweckform 6023" vertical distance = 3.81 cm, heigth = 3.21 cm horizontal distance = 6.60 cm, width = 5.75 cm A

[users] Re: novice in trouble

Donald H Locker wrote: Welcome to the world where msn doesn't hold complete sway, Toni. I can't tell you for certain that someone wasn't trying to access your computer inappropriately, but I can assure you that downloading OpenOffice from one of the official sites will not put any malware on

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

Having used Redhat, Suse, Debian and then Ubuntu, I have to say Ubuntu is the easiest to use - the problem is you cant just install it from the CDROM - there are a number of things you need to add (via the "apt" utility) to match Windows Functionality. However, you can build a custom distribution,

[users] Re: Help convert XML to OO Writer

ECH wrote: I am looking for a way to convert the included XML file into something like the enclosed HTML. I am looking to change some stuff, actual page breaks, insert some tables blah blah, and add a picture. I know a tiny bit about XML, but nothing about XSL (which I believe is what I want

[users] Help convert XML to OO Writer

I am looking for a way to convert the included XML file into something like the enclosed HTML. I am looking to change some stuff, actual page breaks, insert some tables blah blah, and add a picture. I know a tiny bit about XML, but nothing about XSL (which I believe is what I want to use to m

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

Seidl (I hope that it is the right way of addressing you*): My comments in line, and therefore, this is top posted. (*) : I am Indian, and am not sure if I am addressing you by the right name. My apologies if I am notAlso, (sorry, off topic), could you help me to pronounce your name ?(se

Re: [users] Can OOo Writer be configured to be used as mail editor in Thunderbird

Well, access to fonts and sizes for one thing, formatting abilities for another. Write has all these capabilities, the "write" window that opens in T-bird doesn't. This would allow us to create specific documents and send them as email, rather than create the document in Write and attach it to a

FW: RE: [users] Information About Open Office

From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Joe Grech'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [users] Information About Open Office Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:00:42 +0530 Dear sir, I am start using open office, but I have problem to operate it, main problem is network file are not

Re: [users] Error in storing label documents - Addendum

On Friday April 20 2007 11:52 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The error, I reported yesterday Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:31:35 occurs > only if the document is stored in "Microsoft 97/2000/XP (.doc)" > format. The document is stored corretly in the OpenDocument text > (.odt) format. > > Sincerely yours >

Re: [users] Header fields in master documents

On Friday April 20 2007 11:44 pm, Phil Spray wrote: > I want to print a book with different header text for each > chapter/section and page numbers that run continuously through the > sections. > I have tried putting all the sections into a master document and > putting the chapter/section headers

Re: [users] [moderated]Change Default Font

On Saturday April 21 2007 5:44 am, Renaud (Ron) OLGIATI wrote: > On Friday 20 April 2007 23:25, my mailbox was graced by a missive > > from [EMAIL PROTECTED] who wrote: > > My question -- how do I change the Default font from times roman > > to Courier New. Ckecked help, but found nothing on chan

Re: [users] [moderated]

On Friday April 20 2007 6:18 pm, kenneth schmidt wrote: > I made a template of the form I want to use, then when I get ready > to use the form but don't want the rest of the cells available, how > can I delete them. Not sure if I am asking it the right way. I want > to use the same form over and o

Re: [users] install problem

Hi, OpenOffice is a community project. This mailing list is manned by volunteers who are users of OpenOffice, so I'm afraid there is not telephone number. If you reply with your 'exact' error message somebody should be able to help you via email. OpenOffice runs just fine on Vista normall

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

FWIW, one of the things that I like about PCLinuxOS is that the repositories are kept quite up to date. The new version is normally available within a day or two of the update. Do you know where the mirror sites are for donwload of the ISO files, since the main site is down? Sure, you can dow

Re: [users] screen

Hi, Your e-mail was a little vague. Could you be more specific? If you prefer you can email in French to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom On 21 Apr 2007, at 10:07, Jean Pierre DENIZOT wrote: when i select a coulor it don't appear on screen why ? Thanks

Re: [users] Header fields in master documents

On Saturday 21 April 2007 00:44, my mailbox was graced by a missive from Phil Spray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who wrote: > I want to print a book with different header text for each chapter/section > and page numbers that run continuously through the sections. Create a different style for each chapter

Re: [users] [moderated]Change Default Font

On Friday 20 April 2007 23:25, my mailbox was graced by a missive from [EMAIL PROTECTED] who wrote: > My question -- how do I change the Default font from times roman to Courier > New. Ckecked help, but found nothing on changing default font. Tools => Options => OOWriter => Basic Fonts. Cheers,

Re: [users] Openoffice 2.2 Mac Question

Hi, If you would like individual icons, on your dock or desktop for example you may be interested in this thread: Remember you can search the archive of this mailing list and chances are your question has already been

[users] [moderated]Change Default Font

Just installed my purchased CD. So far, so good. My question -- how do I change the Default font from times roman to Courier New. Ckecked help, but found nothing on changing default font. Thanhs, Dan Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** See what's free at http://w

RE: [users] I can't install OO after downloading

Hey Dan, I have two icons on desktop. One is... OOo_2.2_Win32Intel_install_wJRE_en_US.exe The other is... OOo_2.2_Win32Intel_install_wJRE_en_US.exe.part Tried it twice using Firefox Mozilla; same result. Thanks for any help... Jeff No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edit

[users] Header fields in master documents

I want to print a book with different header text for each chapter/section and page numbers that run continuously through the sections. I have tried putting all the sections into a master document and putting the chapter/section headers in as the "title" for each section, with the only header

[users] Error in storing label documents - Addendum

The error, I reported yesterday Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:31:35 occurs only if the document is stored in "Microsoft 97/2000/XP (.doc)" format. The document is stored corretly in the OpenDocument text (.odt) format. Sincerely yours Rosmarie Gläsle

[users] bugs in running >>> SUITE 2 : details of problems

Bonjour, 1 more problem with ooo : connection internet not sure and i had to reboot, reset, and all manipulations to reconnect and deconnect one more time about few minutes Conclusions >>> --- I have to erase ooo (by the configuration panel) --- If i have some help, i certainly re

[users] Image Errors

I have upgraded Open office to V2.2 & it will not open existing downloaded Internet Images or any new ones. Reason- images have errors. Had no problem with old version. Documents with images have been lost. Help! David Judd

[users] screen

when i select a coulor it don't appear on screen why ? Thanks

Re: [users] New user - help with opening scalc

Thank you On Apr 19, 2007, at 6:08 PM, Dan Lewis wrote: On Thursday April 19 2007 2:57 pm, Brian Howard wrote: Hi, I have just downloaded and installed open office on my new imac. When I click the open office icon in my dock it automatically opens the writing program. How do I open scalc? I c

Re: [users] Offensive language in translated menu swedish edition [OT]

Hi Gary, *, Gary Kline wrote: [...] Manfred J. Krause wrote: [...] Klaas Visser wrote: [...] *Henrik Lindgren* posted: At 2 places the text has been either wrongly translated or it's a joke from someone. I've taken the screenshot below myself 10 min ago. Right-click menu "Stycke" and choose

Re: [users] Download was completed, but I can't log on.

Hi, OpenOffice is a free office suite. You don't need to join anything. See www.openoffice.org for more information. Could you be talking about this mailing list? What was the error you received? You do not require a password to use OpenOffice. Are you talking about the separate

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Saturday 21 April 2007, Adrian Try wrote: > >> OpenOffice.org comes standard (preinstalled) on almost > >> every Linux distro, so you won't have any difficulties > >> there. > > > > But quite often the vesion packed in the distribution > > is not the lates, so you > > are better off not installi

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

OpenOffice.org comes standard (preinstalled) on almost every Linux distro, so you won't have any difficulties there. But quite often the vesion packed in the distribution is not the lates, so you are better off not installing this, but downloading and installing the version from OO.org Tha

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Saturday 21 April 2007 00:49, my mailbox was graced by a missive from "Adrian Try" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who wrote: > OpenOffice.org comes standard (preinstalled) on almost every Linux distro, >   so you won't have any difficulties there. But quite often the vesion packed in the distribution is

Re: [users] I can't install OO after downloading

Thanks for replying, Paul. Exact message, when I click on the downloaded software, is... Windows cannot open this file: File: OOo_2.2.0_Win32Intel_install_wJRE_en-US.exe.part To open this file, Windows needs to know what program created it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, o

Re: [users] Linux migration with OOo- question from a rank newbie-LONG

On Friday 20 April 2007, WJ Seidl wrote: > Now (sigh) we're looking at migrating from Windows XP to > Linux as OS, > So far, I like the "look" of both RedHat and Debian and > Ubuntu, but that begs a question of all you experts: > If you prefer one to the other (distro), would you be so > kind as to