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Hello-
I am editing a Word 2003 doc on two different computers (both use Word
2003), transferring the doc back and forth via email. When I open it on
computer #1, it is always shorter (13 pages) than on computer #2 (~13.5
pages); there are more words on each page. I have checked the margins,
two-column sizing, paragraph settings and line spacing, headers/footers,
everything I can think of, and it all matches - after all, it is the exact
same document. From the Office website, I even checked that Tools | Options |
Compatibility | "Use printer metrics to lay out document" was checked, and it
was.
This is important to me because I am working against a page limit, but I
don't know what the "actual" page count is (or what it will be for the editor
who formats the document), because I can't find any difference in formatting.
Any clues?
Thanks,
Steve
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If the two machines are using different printer drivers (a given if they're
running different operating systems), there's a limit to what you can do,
but see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/TextReflow.htm. Make sure that
you have at least *a* driver for the same printer installed and selected
when you do the editing (the printer need not be physically available to the
computer).

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"Steve B Abq" Steve B wrote in message
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Hello-
I am editing a Word 2003 doc on two different computers (both use Word
2003), transferring the doc back and forth via email. When I open it on
computer #1, it is always shorter (13 pages) than on computer #2 (~13.5
pages); there are more words on each page. I have checked the margins,
two-column sizing, paragraph settings and line spacing, headers/footers,
everything I can think of, and it all matches - after all, it is the exact
same document. From the Office website, I even checked that Tools |

Options |
Compatibility | "Use printer metrics to lay out document" was checked, and

it
was.
This is important to me because I am working against a page limit, but I
don't know what the "actual" page count is (or what it will be for the

editor
who formats the document), because I can't find any difference in

formatting.
Any clues?
Thanks,
Steve


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Thanks, that did the job. You are the greatest.
Steve

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

If the two machines are using different printer drivers (a given if they're
running different operating systems), there's a limit to what you can do,
but see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/TextReflow.htm. Make sure that
you have at least *a* driver for the same printer installed and selected
when you do the editing (the printer need not be physically available to the
computer).

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so
all may benefit.

"Steve B Abq" Steve B wrote in message
...
Hello-
I am editing a Word 2003 doc on two different computers (both use Word
2003), transferring the doc back and forth via email. When I open it on
computer #1, it is always shorter (13 pages) than on computer #2 (~13.5
pages); there are more words on each page. I have checked the margins,
two-column sizing, paragraph settings and line spacing, headers/footers,
everything I can think of, and it all matches - after all, it is the exact
same document. From the Office website, I even checked that Tools |

Options |
Compatibility | "Use printer metrics to lay out document" was checked, and

it
was.
This is important to me because I am working against a page limit, but I
don't know what the "actual" page count is (or what it will be for the

editor
who formats the document), because I can't find any difference in

formatting.
Any clues?
Thanks,
Steve



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