[CyberTaz]

The options available in the Files of Type list vary depending on the
capabilities of the program involved. A program like WordPad is quite
limited in what file types it can open so the list is restricted to those
types only. Word, OTOH, is capable of opening a wider range of file types so
the list will be more extensive.

Since Windows Explorer is simply a navigation tool provided by Windows - not
an application program - it doesn't have a list of file types, per se.
Instead, opening a file from an Explorer window causes the appropriate
program to be launched based on the file's association with that program.

HTH |:)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac



On 10/31/07 9:24 AM, in article ,
"Emrys Davies" wrote:

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
Why do you think this is a bad idea? The AutoRecovery backups are
saved to
the HD regardless of the location of the file itself, and the more
often
they are made (up to a point), the better.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Emrys Davies" wrote in message
...
"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
They may already be corrupted, then, by having been saved directly
to
a
floppy, or by previous attempts at opening. You may be able to
extract
the
text contents by using the "Recover Text from Any File" setting in
the
Open
dialog. See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/CorruptDoc.htm


Susanne,

A very relevant link, the contents of which I am still studying.
Other
advice is getting me there slowly and is very much appreciated.
Just
one point at the moment: I have 'Save AutoRecover info every 10
minutes' enabled and I am not sure that this is a good idea yet for
the
likes of myself and my wife, who I am helping. What are your
thoughts
on that please?

Thanks,
Emrys Davies.

Suzanne

It was something I read somewhere as to the merits of AutoRecover and I
just needed reassurance, which is what you have given me.

Another point which is fooling me somewhat: I know that I must not save
directly to a floppy from Word or open it directly from Word. I accept
that, but if I attempt to open a floppy indirectly from Windows Explorer
I do not have access to 'Files of type' which is such a useful tool when
trying to ascertain which files are held on a floppy. I note that
WordPad is limited in that respect. Would you advise me on that aspect
please as this is totally new ground for me?

Regards,
Emrys Davies.