[Greg Gates]

Original Thread subject posted in Outlook forum as: €œQuickParts not a
substitute for AutocorrectAutotext€�

€œWhen I think Microsoft is getting just too darn big, I get surprised.€�
Will post in both the Outlook and Word forums

"BillR [MVP]"

I have been meaning to post this message, and just have not had to
opportunity.

Sometimes when I think Microsoft is getting just too darn big, and
forgetting where they started from, I get surprised.

About three weeks ago, the person (do not want to name in an open forum)
who is in charge of the QuickParts, Autotext function for the Office 2007
beta, e-mailed to set up a call to discuss the points I had been addressing
in this forum.

We talked for about 45 minutes. He asked great questions and gave me the
opportunity to present all my concerns and recommendations. Not sure what
will come of it, but to have them contact me after posting here is amazing.

I will post this as a new thread as well on both the Outlook and Word
forums, as the subject is connected to both.

Bottom-line, I have to admit, I was impressed Microsoft took the time. My
take at it, is [1] they still care what the user thinks, [2] they do review
this forum and [3] they want as good a product as possible.

Pretty kewl huh?

--
Greg Gates
Co founder
www.ringdesigner.com

[Jezebel]

So, you donated 45 minutes of your time to Microsoft. What a generous chap
you are.




"Greg Gates" greg AT ringdesigner.com wrote in message
...
Original Thread subject posted in Outlook forum as: "QuickParts not a
substitute for AutocorrectAutotext"

"When I think Microsoft is getting just too darn big, I get surprised."
Will post in both the Outlook and Word forums

"BillR [MVP]"

I have been meaning to post this message, and just have not had to
opportunity.

Sometimes when I think Microsoft is getting just too darn big, and
forgetting where they started from, I get surprised.

About three weeks ago, the person (do not want to name in an open forum)
who is in charge of the QuickParts, Autotext function for the Office 2007
beta, e-mailed to set up a call to discuss the points I had been
addressing
in this forum.

We talked for about 45 minutes. He asked great questions and gave me the
opportunity to present all my concerns and recommendations. Not sure
what
will come of it, but to have them contact me after posting here is
amazing.

I will post this as a new thread as well on both the Outlook and Word
forums, as the subject is connected to both.

Bottom-line, I have to admit, I was impressed Microsoft took the time. My
take at it, is [1] they still care what the user thinks, [2] they do
review
this forum and [3] they want as good a product as possible.

Pretty kewl huh?

--
Greg Gates
Co founder
www.ringdesigner.com