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How do I change word 2007 to file other than in short file name
I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to
save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it please ?? Regards Steve |
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How do I change word 2007 to file other than in short file name
Short format? What's that?
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 " wrote in message ... I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it please ?? Regards Steve |
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How do I change word 2007 to file other than in short file nam
When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4
extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance " document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters. Steve "JoAnn Paules" wrote: Short format? What's that? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 " wrote in message ... I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it please ?? Regards Steve |
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How do I change word 2007 to file other than in short file nam
Thanks Garfield, but its not checked. Its this 2007 version, sometimes wish
newer upgrated ! Steve "garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote: With Word closed, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the WINWORD.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in something like "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12"). Right-click on winword.exe, then left-click on Properties | Compatibility tab. If the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box is checked, uncheck it. wrote: When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4 extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance " document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters. Steve "JoAnn Paules" wrote: Short format? What's that? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 " wrote in message ... I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it please ?? Regards Steve |
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How do I change word 2007 to file other than in short file nam
Please quote exactly and completely the error message you get when you
try to enter a long file name. wrote: Thanks Garfield, but its not checked. Its this 2007 version, sometimes wish newer upgrated ! Steve "garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote: With Word closed, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the WINWORD.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in something like "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12"). Right-click on winword.exe, then left-click on Properties | Compatibility tab. If the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box is checked, uncheck it. wrote: When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4 extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance " document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters. Steve "JoAnn Paules" wrote: Short format? What's that? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 " wrote in message ... I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it please ?? Regards Steve |
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How do I change word 2007 to file other than in short file nam
I think I've sorted it. I had created a template and saved as 97 / 2003 so
that it could be shared. I then went on to use the document and as I saved as 2007 it said too many characters. Normal saving and creation works fine. Teething problems I think as I'm getting used to it. Thanks for your assistance Steve "garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote: Please quote exactly and completely the error message you get when you try to enter a long file name. wrote: Thanks Garfield, but its not checked. Its this 2007 version, sometimes wish newer upgrated ! Steve "garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote: With Word closed, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the WINWORD.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in something like "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12"). Right-click on winword.exe, then left-click on Properties | Compatibility tab. If the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box is checked, uncheck it. wrote: When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4 extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance " document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters. Steve "JoAnn Paules" wrote: Short format? What's that? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 " wrote in message ... I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it please ?? Regards Steve |
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