Re: [users] Uninformative subject lines

2008-01-20 Thread M. Fioretti
On Sat, Jan 19, 2008 12:35:45 PM +1100, Mike Shearer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: this is plea to those who respond to calls for help or comments from persons not yet up to speed on how to use the users@openoffice.org emails to please change absolutely meaningless subject lines into ones that

Re: [users] Uninformative subject lines

2008-01-20 Thread Dan
On Sunday 20 January 2008 04:46:43 M. Fioretti wrote: On Sat, Jan 19, 2008 12:35:45 PM +1100, Mike Shearer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: this is plea to those who respond to calls for help or comments from persons not yet up to speed on how to use the users@openoffice.org emails to please

Re: [users] Uninformative subject lines

2008-01-20 Thread Donald H Locker
Dan wrote: On Sunday 20 January 2008 04:46:43 M. Fioretti wrote: On Sat, Jan 19, 2008 12:35:45 PM +1100, Mike Shearer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: [snip] And while you are at it, make sure that you CC the original poster (OP) as well. After all, what good does it do to post an answer to

Re: [users] Uninformative subject lines

2008-01-20 Thread Troll/Idiot
M. Fioretti wrote: It is a shame that, one week after very heated discussions on email etiquette and effective support, where almost the only unanimous agreement was that replies without meaningful subject lines should be always avoided, several subscribers still continue with this practice.

Re: [users] Uninformative subject lines

2008-01-20 Thread M. Fioretti
On Sun, Jan 20, 2008 06:42:04 AM -0600, Dan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Then perhaps both of your should do something about it. When you see these uninformative subject lines, change them and send in a response when you can with a more meaningful subject line. Instead of asking people to

[users] font reverts after changing

2008-01-20 Thread Helen
I am trying to create a document, labels for file folders. I've selected font, Arial, 14 pt. But the document continues to revert to Thorndale 12 pt. I can Select All, change to Arial, but it reverts. (I don't ever want Thorndale, which isn't really the issue right now; I can usually just change

[users] Writer: Qs about References

2008-01-20 Thread Scott Meyers
Suppose I've set references named R1 and R2 in my document, and I realize later that R1 and R2 are not the most informative names in the world, so I'd like to change them. How can I do that? They're displayed in the Navigator, but I can't find a way to edit them. Also, suppose I've created

[users] [moderated]

2008-01-20 Thread bruno dubois
Je ne sais ce que j'ai mal fais mais toutes les directives ( fichier,éditons, affichage etc etc) sont écrite avec des symboles ne ressemblant a aucune langue, des étoiles des ronds blanc des noirs des triangles bref rien de compréhensible, que c'est il passé et qu'est ce que j'ai fais? mais

[users] Write on both sides.

2008-01-20 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi, Is there a way in OOWriter to write on both sides of the paper? Thks Wayne - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[users] SOS

2008-01-20 Thread Mark Schroeder
I'm using version 2.0 of Open Office.org. My problem is : I'm trying transfer from Old Corel Word Perfect to an Open Office Labels. ( Copy Paste) It only paste one page full of one address only. I needed to unmodifie? pastes over 200 addresses 1 address 30 labels per sheet a different

[users] Compatability with MS Office

2008-01-20 Thread VMain
I have version 2.2 of Open Office and find that, when I email an attachment, it usually cannot be opened by the recipient. Would going back to an earlier version of Open Office help? If not, any suggestions. Thank you, Veronica Main

[users] RE: Too hard to uninstall

2008-01-20 Thread Stephan Heumann
In reply to James Knott, Thanks for following up. Below your message, please find my original message with text replacing the screen shots. SH PS. Sorry for the remark about joining a cult. I was referring to the difficulty of just saying no, thank you, I'll pass. Stephan

[users] PDF's

2008-01-20 Thread Malray, Ebony S
Do you all have any known issues with installing other software with PDF files and it corrupting your openoffice?

[users] I am using 2.3 version of Open office.My problem is not to open pdf files

2008-01-20 Thread ayten çiçekçi
ASCII FILTER OPTIONS prevents opening pdf files.What does ASCII FILTER OPTIONS mean? Opening pdf files is necessary for me. Thank you for your respond. Sincerely, Ayten Cıcekcı _ Yeni nesil Windows Live Servisleri’ne şimdi

[users] Graphics

2008-01-20 Thread John Schroeder
I downloaded Open Office 2.3.1 a couple of weeks ago and I can open most email attachments as long as the don't have pictures. I cannot open any graphics or pictures. What am I doing wrong? This is essential to me using open office. Thank you, John Schroeder

[users] simple vertical line in open office math

2008-01-20 Thread Scott Pendley
Hello, I am probably missing something very simple here but I am posting my question because I can't seem to find the answer in the tutorials I have read. I am trying to equation for a derivative. {dV(x)} over {dx} line rsub {x^*} the term line rsub {x^*} is the mathematical representation of

[users] I am having difficulty installing openoffice on a Vista operated computer

2008-01-20 Thread Steve Allen
Since MS Vista is new to me, I thought that you might give me a hint to get your program operational. Thank you, Steve Allen

[users] Downloading an additional language to 'spellcheck' in OpenOffice writer

2008-01-20 Thread Roy Wallbank
I've just downloaded 'openoffice' and looked at the FAQs so maybe I'm being particularly thick!! How do I download 'Italian' as an additional spellcheck language - I regularly have to do some writing in English and Italian. Many thanks for your help (and patience and understanding!!) Roy

[users] We need your help!

2008-01-20 Thread Tobias Mann
Please we need your help desperately. The entire Nokia N800 community needs your help. Could you please try to make a version of open office for the Nokia N800, and If you are going to say we can't do this could you please at least let me know about it. We really need a version of open office and

[users] Publisher who accepts OpenOffice docs

2008-01-20 Thread Pat Brown
I found a publisher who accepts OpenOffice files. How's that for progress? -- Pat Brown http://www.pabrown.ca/ L.A. Heat, the first Chris and David mystery - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands,

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

2008-01-20 Thread Addie Derby
Good Afternoon: In October 2007, I downloaded OpenOffice.org because I do newsletters for my retirees non-profit group, Municipal Pension Retirees' Association, MPRA and the secretary of our organization recommended I do so. However, I have several problems with this program. 1. The

Re: [users] downloading a fraction of openoffice

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
marie-claude pugin wrote: Hello I have an old PC with windows98 system and a low band internet access. I am afraid that downloading the full Openoffice suite (min 98 mo) will take a very long time. Would it be possible to download the Draw and Impress modules only? Thanks and regards

Re: [users] Installation question.

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Ira Falkenheim wrote: I have been using Open Office 2.3 and have just downloaded 2.3.1 to desktop, Will the installation over-write (replace) 2.3 automatically or should I uninstall 2.3 first? It will replace any older 2.x version. So, just install and don't worry about removing the

Re: [users] Downloading onto Windows Vista

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Allan Moore wrote: Can you Office suite be downloaded onto a PC set up with Windows Vista Home basic or Home premium? Many thanks Allan Moore Yes it can. Just go to www.openoffice.org and download the latest version. Then double click on the downloaded file, to start the installation.

Re: [users] How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Gloria Stevens wrote: Hello, I was just wondering what and how OpenOffice came to be on my computer? I was running my Secunia today, and was told that I should upgrade my OpenOffice. So I did, but I do not even know what it is, or how I got it. I thought by the name of it, it was like

Re: [users] I am having difficulty installing openoffice on a Vista operated computer

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Steve Allen wrote: Since MS Vista is new to me, I thought that you might give me a hint to get your program operational. You might help us, by giving us a hint of how far you're getting. You just have to download the latest version from www.openoffice.org and then double click on that

[users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE How do I send E Mail---register my e Mail of Outlook Express

2008-01-20 Thread haljoan
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Re: [users] one queston

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Laurence Topliffe wrote: Once I downloaded open office I think but it was some time ago and I've had some epileptic seizures since, one very recent. I want to know if I can download only the spreadsheet program. Laurence No, you can only download the entire package. While it is

Re: [users] PDF's

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Malray, Ebony S wrote: Do you all have any known issues with installing other software with PDF files and it corrupting your openoffice? I have never heard of that happening. Why do you think it's corrupted? Please respond only to the mail list (users@openoffice.org) and not directly to

Re: [users] Downloading onto Windows Vista

2008-01-20 Thread Paul
Can you Office suite be downloaded onto a PC set up with Windows Vista Home basic or Home premium? Many thanks Allan Moore Sure can /paul -- For those that love Pandora, but don't live in the USA : http://globalpandora.com/

[users] ProgressBar

2008-01-20 Thread Joel Bernard
Bonjour Sophie, Merci de t'occuper de mon cas. Je suis en entrain de créer des formulaires. Dans l'un d'entre eux j'aurais voulu insérer un ProgressBar qui me permettrais de faire patienter l'utilisateur le temps du chargement. Dans des versions antécédentes, il existait cet outil dans la

[users] install

2008-01-20 Thread John h forney
I have tried at least 7 times to install openoffice.org I bielieve the file is too big for my 56kdialup connection my internet provider allows me 6 hours to be on line after that I am disconnected. The last time I tried to download it on sunday 1/19 when I went back to the computer it was

[users] downloading a fraction of openoffice

2008-01-20 Thread marie-claude pugin
Hello I have an old PC with windows98 system and a low band internet access. I am afraid that downloading the full Openoffice suite (min 98 mo) will take a very long time. Would it be possible to download the Draw and Impress modules only? Thanks and regards Marie Claude Pugin

[users] Opening .PPS files?

2008-01-20 Thread LJ Kermeen
Does openoffice open .PPS files? Thank you, Lyell Kermeen

Re: [users] Compatability with MS Office

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
VMain wrote: I have version 2.2 of Open Office and find that, when I email an attachment, it usually cannot be opened by the recipient. Would going back to an earlier version of Open Office help? If not, any suggestions. You are probably sending the default ISO standard ODT files,

[users] Impress to mpeg

2008-01-20 Thread Agmontis
BlankHello, Very hard yo gey impress to mpeg or wmv software, that make presentations limited only to flash, which is also difficult to handle and not accepted by youtube, fot example.. dana/romania

[users] musique sur diaporama

2008-01-20 Thread michel.malfere
bonjour 1 votre logiciel est super 2 comment faire pour insérer un air de musique du début à la fin d'un diaporama de plusieurs pages sans qu'il ne s'arrête à chaque nouvelle diapo je ne trouve pas la réponse dans l'aide de OpenOffice merci de votre aide salutations distinguées Malfère Michel

[users] Downloading onto Windows Vista

2008-01-20 Thread Allan Moore
Can you Office suite be downloaded onto a PC set up with Windows Vista Home basic or Home premium? Many thanks Allan Moore - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[users] Automatic correction

2008-01-20 Thread Yves
Hi, I cannot activate automatic correction in OOowriter (french edition). I use OOo 2.3.1 I think i need a step by step tutorial :- Regards - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL

[users] How to clear Alphabetical Index ?

2008-01-20 Thread bill McKendrick
Hi, I am using OpenOffice 2.3.0 I have entered a 400 page document, and produced a alphabetical index of the names contained in it. I wish to clear the index and produce a different index that contains both Surname and forename for each person. How can I delete the original alphabetical index

[users] Spellcheck not working.

2008-01-20 Thread Chris Dunkley
I have downloaded Openoffice 2.3.1. and am unable to get spellcheck or spellcheck auto to operate. Dictionary is Australian English. All other features appear to be working. Any suggestions would be appreciated. _ New music from

[users] How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread Gloria Stevens
Hello, I was just wondering what and how OpenOffice came to be on my computer? I was running my Secunia today, and was told that I should upgrade my OpenOffice. So I did, but I do not even know what it is, or how I got it. I thought by the name of it, it was like Microsoft Office, but apparently

[users] OSX Leopard 10.5.1

2008-01-20 Thread Donald Hill
Any problems installing 10.5.1? - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [users] A Question_Embedded spreadsheets???

2008-01-20 Thread Paul
*Hi Again,* ** *Thank you for responding. I should have told you the type of program. it is the* *openoffice) spreadsheet [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] As mentioned before - can you check whether it is that the file is not just 'write' protected? /paul ps, please reply to the list

Re: [users] Re: PROBLEM [Opening Powerpoint file in Impress]

2008-01-20 Thread Pat Brown
I just had to open a .pptx file this morning. When I clicked open it was Star Office that opened it. I also needed Star Office to open my WordPerfect files. Pat On Jan 18, 2008 6:31 PM, NoOp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 01/18/2008 04:17 AM, James Knott wrote: NoOp wrote: On 01/17/2008 04:49

[users] one queston

2008-01-20 Thread Laurence Topliffe
Once I downloaded open office I think but it was some time ago and I've had some epileptic seizures since, one very recent. I want to know if I can download only the spreadsheet program. Laurence

[users] Spell check not working

2008-01-20 Thread Elizabeth O'Donoghue
I have downloaded Openoffice 2.3.1. and am unable to get spellcheck (auto or manual) to operate. Dictionary is set to Australian English. Any suggestions?

[users] how to paste a text

2008-01-20 Thread yamaweb
Hello, nice to meet you here. I'm shohei.I'm using openoffice2.3.1. I have a question now. When I wanted to copy the text, I right-clicked and select copy. And soon, I right-clicked and looked for paste. But there wasn't the aicon. So I can't paste the text. Some setting s have changed

[users] duden korrektor

2008-01-20 Thread scott dylan
dear reader, I am using OO writer 2.3.1. . As a suppliment, in order to improve spelling and grammar in German, I am using Duden - Korrektor für Open Office.org. Unfortunately the supplement programme will not recognize my version of OO. What can I do? What am I missing? yours, D. Scott

[users] Quickstarter

2008-01-20 Thread Braden Hynes
I had OOo 2.3 installed on my PC (Windows XP w/Service Pack 2), and the Quickstarter would show in the system tray. But then I upgraded to OOo 2.3.1, and the Quickstarter ceased to appear there. Under Taskbar and Start Menu Properties-Hide Inactive Icons-Customize..., it is listed in Past

[users] Great Product!!

2008-01-20 Thread nadine.jester
I received my download of OpenOffice a couple of months ago an am very pleased. It does anything I need every bit as well as a highly priced word processor could. And OPENOFFICE IS FREE!! Thank you . Nadine Jester

[users] Installation question.

2008-01-20 Thread Ira Falkenheim
I have been using Open Office 2.3 and have just downloaded 2.3.1 to desktop, Will the installation over-write (replace) 2.3 automatically or should I uninstall 2.3 first? Thank you; I.F.

[users] [moderated]

2008-01-20 Thread Roberto Windolf
Hallo zusammen. Hatte in der Vergangenheit OpenOffice 2.0 in Englisch und mir heute das Update 2.3 in Deutsch aufgespielt. Finde aber keine Programmbutton, die ich mir auf den Desktop ziehen kann. Jetzt kann ich die jedweiligen Programme nicht öffnen. Meine alten Links sind tot. Können Sie mir

[users] Delete entry

2008-01-20 Thread Edgar Gättner
Hello! Would you kindly delete all my entries? My name is Edgar Gättner. Thanks! Edgar Gättner - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [users] Graphics

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
John Schroeder wrote: I downloaded Open Office 2.3.1 a couple of weeks ago and I can open most email attachments as long as the don't have pictures. I cannot open any graphics or pictures. What am I doing wrong? This is essential to me using open office. Thank you, John Schroeder

Re: [users] Write on both sides.

2008-01-20 Thread Paul
Hi, Is there a way in OOWriter to write on both sides of the paper? Thks Wayne The ability to have a word processor print on both sides of a piece of paper is the function of the printer, not the word processor. If you have a printer that can do it, then OpenOffice can certainly output it to

Re: [users] Opening .PPS files?

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
LJ Kermeen wrote: Does openoffice open .PPS files? Yes. Please respond only to the mail list (users@openoffice.org) and not directly to me. -- Use OpenOffice.org http://www.openoffice.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail:

Re: [users] install

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
John h forney wrote: I have tried at least 7 times to install openoffice.org I bielieve the file is too big for my 56kdialup connection my internet provider allows me 6 hours to be on line after that I am disconnected. The last time I tried to download it on sunday 1/19 when I went

Re: [users] OSX Leopard 10.5.1

2008-01-20 Thread Rodney D. Myers
On Jan 18, 2008, at 3:12 PM, Donald Hill wrote: Any problems installing 10.5.1? None here. Too make sure, you should follow the instructions on the web page. If you have any doubts about working with X11 -- Rodney D. Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ#: AIM#:YAHOO: 18002350

Re: [users] Delete entry

2008-01-20 Thread Richard Detwiler
Edgar Gättner wrote: Hello! Would you kindly delete all my entries? My name is Edgar Gättner. Thanks! Edgar Gättner What entries are you referring to? - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands,

Re: [users] Write on both sides.

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Is there a way in OOWriter to write on both sides of the paper? I'm assuming you're asking this, because your printer can't print on both sides. When you print and the print panel appears, click on Options and select right pages only and then print. Then

Re: [users] Downloading an additional language to 'spellcheck' in OpenOffice writer

2008-01-20 Thread Manfred J. Krause
Hi Roy, 2008/1/18, Roy Wallbank wrote: I've just downloaded 'openoffice' and looked at the FAQs so maybe I'm being particularly thick!! How do I download 'Italian' as an additional spellcheck language - I regularly have to do some writing in English and Italian. Please have a look at -

[users] Dictionary/Publisher problems. (was: YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE)

2008-01-20 Thread Bob Long
[CC:d to user] Addie Derby wrote: Good Afternoon: In October 2007, I downloaded OpenOffice.org because I do newsletters for my retirees non-profit group, Municipal Pension Retirees' Association, MPRA and the secretary of our organization recommended I do so. However, I have several problems

Re: [users] How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread Christina Godinez
What is the brand of Computer do you have? I seen some DELL system with preloaded Open Office... Gloria Stevens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I was just wondering what and how OpenOffice came to be on my computer? I was running my Secunia today, and was told that I should upgrade my

Re: [users] How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread John Shelton
Open Office is an open source competitor (albeit very poor competitor) to Microsoft Office. I have tried to use it as an alternative to MS Office, but it just doesn't cut the mustard. Gloria Stevens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I was just wondering what and how OpenOffice came to be on my

Re: [users] Automatic correction

2008-01-20 Thread Harold Fuchs
On 19/01/2008 16:01, Yves wrote: Hi, I cannot activate automatic correction in OOowriter (french edition). I use OOo 2.3.1 I think i need a step by step tutorial :- Regards - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

Re: [users] Quickstarter

2008-01-20 Thread Harold Fuchs
On 19/01/2008 15:30, Braden Hynes wrote: I had OOo 2.3 installed on my PC (Windows XP w/Service Pack 2), and the Quickstarter would show in the system tray. But then I upgraded to OOo 2.3.1, and the Quickstarter ceased to appear there. Under Taskbar and Start Menu Properties-Hide Inactive

[users] OOo zealot, me?

2008-01-20 Thread Dotan Cohen
Not be a zealot or anything, but I thought that the regular readers of this list might like to know that today I withdrew my membership from my university's Green (environmental) club because they insist upon sending mail as word documents. I told them that there was no sense in them sending me

[users] font size in label

2008-01-20 Thread Gracia M. Littauer
how does one set the font size in a label page -- Gracia...Cooleemee, NC Registered Linux user #263390 -ZENWALK 4.8 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mynameistaken/ When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross- Sinclair Lewis

Re: [users] OOo zealot, me?

2008-01-20 Thread Dotan Cohen
On 21/01/2008, James Knott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Shelton wrote: Isn't Open Office reportedly able to open .doc documents? Not the complex, Hebrew language ones they were sending. It normally does, other than the new .DOCX format from Office 2007. Then again, newsletters etc., should

Re: [users] Publisher who accepts OpenOffice docs

2008-01-20 Thread Julie Flaming
Hi, Pat - That's great! Which one is it? Julie (writing first manuscript) On Jan 18, 2008 2:00 PM, Pat Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found a publisher who accepts OpenOffice files. How's that for progress? -- Pat Brown http://www.pabrown.ca/ L.A. Heat, the first Chris and David

Re: [users] how to paste a text

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, nice to meet you here. I'm shohei.I'm using openoffice2.3.1. I have a question now. When I wanted to copy the text, I right-clicked and select copy. And soon, I right-clicked and looked for paste. But there wasn't the aicon. So I can't paste the text. Some

Re: [users] duden korrektor

2008-01-20 Thread Manfred J. Krause
Hi Scott, 2008/1/19, scott dylan wrote: dear reader, I am using OO writer 2.3.1. . As a suppliment, in order to improve spelling and grammar in German, I am using Duden - Korrektor für Open Office.org. Unfortunately the supplement programme will not recognize my version of OO. What can I

Re: [users] OOo zealot, me?

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
John Shelton wrote: Isn't Open Office reportedly able to open .doc documents? Dotan Cohen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not be a zealot or anything, but I thought that the regular readers of this list might like to know that today I withdrew my membership from my university's Green

[users] Re: Spellcheck not working.

2008-01-20 Thread Russell Butler
Chris Dunkley wrote: I have downloaded Openoffice 2.3.1. and am unable to get spellcheck or spellcheck auto to operate. Dictionary is Australian English. All other features appear to be working. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Go to http://www.justlocal.com.au/clients/oooau/ and down

[users] Re: install

2008-01-20 Thread Russell Butler
James Knott wrote: John h forney wrote: I have tried at least 7 times to install openoffice.org I bielieve the file is too big for my 56kdialup connection my internet provider allows me 6 hours to be on line after that I am disconnected. The last time I tried to download it on sunday

RE: [users] Write on both sides.

2008-01-20 Thread Healthy Beaver
-Original Message- From: Paul [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 2:41 PM To: users@openoffice.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [users] Write on both sides. Hi, Is there a way in OOWriter to write on both sides of the paper? Thks Wayne The ability to have

Re: [users] Quickstarter

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Braden Hynes wrote: I had OOo 2.3 installed on my PC (Windows XP w/Service Pack 2), and the Quickstarter would show in the system tray. But then I upgraded to OOo 2.3.1, and the Quickstarter ceased to appear there. Under Taskbar and Start Menu Properties-Hide Inactive Icons-Customize..., it is

Re: [users] How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread Robert Hodgins
I was just wondering what and how OpenOffice came to be on my computer? I was running my Secunia today, and was told that I should upgrade my OpenOffice. So I did, but I do not even know what it is, or how I got it. A little bit of advice: It is not a good idea to upgrade anything on a

Re: [users] OOo zealot, me?

2008-01-20 Thread John Shelton
Isn't Open Office reportedly able to open .doc documents? Dotan Cohen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not be a zealot or anything, but I thought that the regular readers of this list might like to know that today I withdrew my membership from my university's Green (environmental) club because they

Re: [users] musique sur diaporama

2008-01-20 Thread Harold Fuchs
On 19/01/2008 17:35, michel.malfere wrote: bonjour 1 votre logiciel est super 2 comment faire pour insérer un air de musique du début à la fin d'un diaporama de plusieurs pages sans qu'il ne s'arrête à chaque nouvelle diapo je ne trouve pas la réponse dans l'aide de OpenOffice merci de votre

[users] Screwy printing questions

2008-01-20 Thread Allen
Hi gang, Hope everyone is having a great New Year, no matter which calendar you follow. :) Two problems. A book I've been writing won't now allow me to print to my HP 5P without an error light that says there is a problem with tray one. I'm using OO 2.2 on XPSP2. I'm sure it is not the

Re: [users] How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
John Shelton wrote: Open Office is an open source competitor (albeit very poor competitor) to Microsoft Office. I have tried to use it as an alternative to MS Office, but it just doesn't cut the mustard. Funny, there are many who say the opposite and find OpenOffice an excellent

[users] Re: Spell check not working

2008-01-20 Thread Russell Butler
Elizabeth O'Donoghue wrote: I have downloaded Openoffice 2.3.1. and am unable to get spellcheck (auto or manual) to operate. Dictionary is set to Australian English. Any suggestions? Go to http://www.justlocal.com.au/clients/oooau/ and down towards the bottom of the page is a link to an

[users] Re: font reverts after changing

2008-01-20 Thread Russell Butler
Helen wrote: I am trying to create a document, labels for file folders. I've selected font, Arial, 14 pt. But the document continues to revert to Thorndale 12 pt. I can Select All, change to Arial, but it reverts. (I don't ever want Thorndale, which isn't really the issue right now; I can

[users] Re: I am using 2.3 version of Open office.My problem is not to open pdf files

2008-01-20 Thread Russell Butler
ayten çiçekçi wrote: ASCII FILTER OPTIONS prevents opening pdf files.What does ASCII FILTER OPTIONS mean? Opening pdf files is necessary for me. Thank you for your respond. Sincerely, Ayten Cıcekcı _ Yeni nesil Windows Live

[users] Re: How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread NoOp
On 01/20/2008 02:56 PM, John Shelton wrote: Open Office is an open source competitor (albeit very poor competitor) to Microsoft Office. I have tried to use it as an alternative to MS Office, but it just doesn't cut the mustard. Well, some of us would have a different opinion, but that's OK,

[users] Re: OOo zealot, me?

2008-01-20 Thread Twayne
I don't understand?OOo will open Word documents just fine unless they happen to be one specific version. Yeah, that response sounds rude, but it also sounds like you shot yourself in the foot. Twayne Dotan Cohen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not be a zealot or anything, but I thought that the

[users] Re: install

2008-01-20 Thread Russell Butler
Russell Butler wrote: James Knott wrote: John h forney wrote: I have tried at least 7 times to install openoffice.org I bielieve the file is too big for my 56kdialup connection my internet provider allows me 6 hours to be on line after that I am disconnected. The last time I tried to

Re: [users] How to open pdf files

2008-01-20 Thread Michael Adams
On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:48:33 +0200 ayten çiçekçi wrote: ASCII FILTER OPTIONS prevents opening pdf files.What does ASCII FILTER OPTIONS mean? Opening pdf files is necessary for me. Thank you for your respond. To view PDF files download Adobe Acrobat reader for free. It is the program

Re: [users] Re: How did I get this OpenOffice program?

2008-01-20 Thread John Shelton
I cannot answer for Office Small Business edition, but Office 2007 Professional is permitted to be installed on one stationary computer (desktop), and one portable (laptop). Office 2007 Home and Student edition is allowed to be installed on three computers with no distinction whether

Re: [users] simple vertical line in open office math

2008-01-20 Thread Dan
On Friday 18 January 2008 11:39:10 Scott Pendley wrote: Hello, I am probably missing something very simple here but I am posting my question because I can't seem to find the answer in the tutorials I have read. I am trying to equation for a derivative. {dV(x)} over {dx} line rsub {x^*}

Re: [users] Opening Graphics

2008-01-20 Thread Michael Adams
On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:36:07 -0800 John Schroeder wrote: I downloaded Open Office 2.3.1 a couple of weeks ago and I can open most email attachments as long as the don't have pictures. I cannot open any graphics or pictures. What am I doing wrong? This is essential to me using open office.

Re: [users] OOo zealot, me?

2008-01-20 Thread John Shelton
you can't generate a PDF with Word, unless you get some 3rd party software. What does the save as PDF or XPS selection in Microsoft Word do if not convert to PDF? James Knott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Shelton wrote: Isn't Open Office reportedly able to open .doc documents? Dotan

Re: [users] Re: font reverts after changing

2008-01-20 Thread Helen
I mean, I change the font, then type a label, and as soon as I get out of that label, the font reverts to default. I can select all and change the font to what I want, but as soon as I deselect all, the font reverts, again. So, in order to type a hundred labels, I'd have to change the font a

Re: [users] Whats the benefit to OOo?

2008-01-20 Thread Daniel Kasak
On Fri, 2008-01-18 at 09:55 +0500, Syed Zillay Ali wrote: Hi, I have been working in Open Office org and MS Office as well, since long. I however still wonder, what are the benefits that companies get by offering a free software? Or it is just a community effort, no company behind? There

Re: [users] Graphics

2008-01-20 Thread Dan
On Friday 18 January 2008 11:36:07 John Schroeder wrote: I downloaded Open Office 2.3.1 a couple of weeks ago and I can open most email attachments as long as the don't have pictures. I cannot open any graphics or pictures. What am I doing wrong? This is essential to me using open office.

Re: [users] Opening .PPS files?

2008-01-20 Thread James Knott
Michael Adams wrote: On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:52:52 -0500 James Knott wrote: LJ Kermeen wrote: Does openoffice open .PPS files? Yes. Now i'm confused... I thought they had to be renamed .ppt files before OO.o would open them?!? Have never tried it mind.

[users] Re: how to paste a text

2008-01-20 Thread Twayne
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, nice to meet you here. I'm shohei.I'm using openoffice2.3.1. I have a question now. When I wanted to copy the text, I right-clicked and select copy. And soon, I right-clicked and looked for paste. But there wasn't the aicon. So I can't paste the text. Some

Re: [users] font size in label

2008-01-20 Thread Dan
On Sunday 20 January 2008 16:51:05 Gracia M. Littauer wrote: how does one set the font size in a label page Click inside the first label. Open the Styles and Formating Window (use the F11 key). Right click on the highlighted style. Select Modify from the context menu. Using the Font tab, set

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