Re: [users] Proof Reading

2008-04-16 Thread Robert Dailey
On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 6:17 AM, James Knott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert Dailey wrote: Hi, I'm fairly new to Open Office Writer, so bare with me. Ummm... I think I'll keep my clothes on. ;-) Sorry, I meant bear :) Thanks for the help everyone.

[users] Proof Reading

2008-04-15 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, I'm fairly new to Open Office Writer, so bare with me. I'm hoping this is just a situation where I do not know the correct terminology. I remember in Microsoft Word there was a way to leave notes that pointed to specific lines of text in a document so you can leave comments. One specific

[users] How to split a page into 4 sections?

2007-11-12 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, What would be the best way to split a page into 4 uniform sections? I'm trying to make some invitation cards. I want to print 4 small sized cards on 1 page and cut them out later. Thanks.

Re: [users] How to split a page into 4 sections?

2007-11-12 Thread Robert Dailey
this? Thank you very much for helping. On Nov 12, 2007 9:24 PM, Alan Boba [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 12, 2007 9:45 PM, Robert Dailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, What would be the best way to split a page into 4 uniform sections? I'm trying to make some invitation cards. I want

[users] Calc: Save As without changing open file?

2007-10-12 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, Currently I'm opening an ODS file and saving it back as a CSV file. However, when I save as a CSV file I don't want the open document to BE the CSV file. In other words, when I go to Save As and save the document as a CSV, the open document should still be the ODS. It would be great is the

Re: [users] Calc: Save As without changing open file?

2007-10-12 Thread Robert Dailey
want. Then go back and close the original file. JIm Hartley Robert Dailey wrote: Hi, Currently I'm opening an ODS file and saving it back as a CSV file. However, when I save as a CSV file I don't want the open document to BE the CSV file. In other words, when I go to Save As and save

Re: [users] Calc: Save As without changing open file?

2007-10-12 Thread Robert Dailey
creating some sort of python script for calc? On 10/12/07, Jim Hartley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're right. If you didn't change the original, or if you saved your changes before the save as, you shouldn't have to do that. Sorry. Jim Hartley Robert Dailey wrote: What do you mean by Then go

Re: [users] Re: Re: Writer: Page columns

2007-09-25 Thread Robert Dailey
and that will move you to the next column in the frame. BTW: please bottom post... Robert Dailey wrote: I can't click the second column in my section. At the end of the text in your first column: Insert|Manual break|Column break|OK -- Bob Long

Re: [users] Writer: Nested tables

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
Open Office 2.3 on Windows XP On 9/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday 24 September 2007 00:56:49 Robert Dailey wrote: Hi, When I insert a table inside of a cell of another table and attempt to set the Optimal Column Width for the containing table, it changes

Re: [users] Writer: Tables: Carriage return between tables, how to?

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
Obviously. On 9/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sunday 23 September 2007 23:45:10 Robert Dailey wrote: I'm curious as to the resolution that doesn't involve making proper preparations before the table is created. I was hoping that it wouldn't be that sensitive

Re: [users] Writer: Tables: Carriage return between tables, how to?

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sunday 23 September 2007 23:45:10 Robert Dailey wrote: I'm curious as to the resolution that doesn't involve making proper preparations before the table is created. I was hoping that it wouldn't be that sensitive of a situation. Yes, I could insert

[users] Writer: Page columns

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, I'm wondering if there's a better way to create two columns in a page. Keep in mind that I do not want the WHOLE page to be two columns. I only want a portion of the page to be two columns. So far the best way I can find to achieve this is by using a table. Is there a better way or not? I

Re: [users] Re: Writer: Page columns

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
Thanks NoOp, I wasn't aware of frames (I'm still new to OpenOffice). Thanks for pointing it out. On 9/24/07, NoOp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 09/24/2007 10:59 AM, Robert Dailey wrote: Hi, I'm wondering if there's a better way to create two columns in a page. Keep in mind that I do

Re: [users] Re: Writer: Page columns

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
I did find the frames difficult to move around. They're too flexible in terms of positioning. I'll give Sections a try. Thanks guys. On 9/24/07, Adrian Try [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm wondering if there's a better way to create two columns in a page. ... Use a frame? Or a section.

Re: [users] Re: Writer: Page columns

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
I just gave Sections a try, however I can't figure out how to start typing text in my second column. I disabled the option to automatically distribute text evenly between columns. Any help? Thanks. On 9/24/07, Robert Dailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did find the frames difficult to move around

Re: [users] Re: Writer: Page columns

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, I can't click the second column in my section. On 9/24/07, NoOp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 09/24/2007 05:58 PM, Robert Dailey wrote: I just gave Sections a try, however I can't figure out how to start typing text in my second column. I disabled the option to automatically distribute

[users] Writer: Tables: Carriage return between tables, how to?

2007-09-23 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, I've been in situations where I insert a new table, and then immediately under my new table insert another one. Doing this causes no carriage return to be placed between the two tables. In fact, the tables are so close together it looks like simply rows were added on to the first new table

Re: [users] Writer: Tables: Carriage return between tables, how to?

2007-09-23 Thread Robert Dailey
the table has been made. On 9/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sunday 23 September 2007 23:24:18 Robert Dailey wrote: Hi, I've been in situations where I insert a new table, and then immediately under my new table insert another one. Doing this causes no carriage

[users] Writer: Nested tables

2007-09-23 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, When I insert a table inside of a cell of another table and attempt to set the Optimal Column Width for the containing table, it changes the child tables instead. The 'parent' table should find the optimal column width by considering the dimensions of the child (nested) tables. Is there a way

[users] Horizontal Rulers

2007-09-19 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, I'm making my resume in Writer and I'm wondering how to make better Horizontal lines. Right now I go to Insert Horizontal Ruler..., which provides either Plain or what looks like bitmaps for lines. I don't like this. The Plain one is double lined and isn't easy to move around in the

Re: [users] Horizontal Rulers

2007-09-19 Thread Robert Dailey
This is a pretty cool solution, I'll have to give it a try. So far this is the solution/workaround that I like the most. Thank you very much for this information. On 9/19/07, Brian Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 14:08 19/09/2007 -0500, Robert Dailey wrote: I'm making my resume in Writer

[users] Annoying selection flash in Calc

2007-09-19 Thread Robert Dailey
Hi, I'm using OpenOffice Calc in Windows XP Professional SP2. I notice that while I'm selecting cells, the black selection rectangle constantly flashes as I move my selection around, or if I scroll the spreadsheet around. This seems like a background erase issue in the redrawing code. Are there

[users] Writer: Sorting rows in a table

2007-09-19 Thread Robert Dailey
Is there a way to sort rows in a table in Writer based on the values in a specific column? Thanks.