2008/2/27, Michael Adams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > On Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:20:28 -0500 > James Knott wrote: > > > Amy Issokson wrote: > > > The prof requires it because there is and editing function that she > > > has that only works with 2003.doc. Every format I have tried to > > > submit has not worked with her editing software. > > > > > > > > Late in on this thread, sorry. > > The solution to this one Amy is to save from OpenOffice.org to .doc > format as per normal. > > Take the saved file to School/Uni on disk or email it to your school > email. > > Open it in Word 2003 at school. Make one change (add then delete a > space)
This shouldn't be necessary if you are going to use the Save As function. Then resave in Word 2003 .doc format under a different name. This probably requires the Save As function, which makes the step above unnecessary. The benefits of using this method are: > o You get to check it still looks as you intended before submitting > (Minor variations between OO.o rendering in .doc format and Word > rendering in .doc format have lost people points in exams etc.). > o You give your tutor what they require. > o You get to use your Word Processor of choice at home and the school > gets to continue with it's (mal)practise of vendor lockin[1][2]. > o It cost's you nothing but a little extra time. > > [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vendor_lock-in > [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vendor_lock-in#Microsoft > > > -- > Michael > > All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall > be well > > - Julian of Norwich 1342 - 1416 > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
