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Paragraph Settings 2003 v 2007
I've noticed that paragraph settings seem to work differently in the 2007
version. I use a 6pt before and 6pt after setting for my paragraphs as standard. In documents created in the 2003 version this gives the appearance of a full line gap between paragraphs. However, in the 2007 version the line between paragraphs is only half-height. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I missing another setting somewhere? It's going to be a right pain if I have to remember to use 12pt before and after on new documents, but keep 6pt on old documents. Thanks. |
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Paragraph Settings 2003 v 2007
In 2003 this effect would be the result of failing to set the Compatibility
Option for "Don't use HTML paragraph auto spacing." Look for a similar setting in Word 2007. The result of HTML auto spacing is that the greater of Before and After is used rather than the sum. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message ... I've noticed that paragraph settings seem to work differently in the 2007 version. I use a 6pt before and 6pt after setting for my paragraphs as standard. In documents created in the 2003 version this gives the appearance of a full line gap between paragraphs. However, in the 2007 version the line between paragraphs is only half-height. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I missing another setting somewhere? It's going to be a right pain if I have to remember to use 12pt before and after on new documents, but keep 6pt on old documents. Thanks. |
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Next question, same subject ...
How do I set this as a default setting rather than have to change it for each document. As it comes under Word Options I would have expected it to default automatically, but it doesn't. Any ideas? Thanks. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: In 2003 this effect would be the result of failing to set the Compatibility Option for "Don't use HTML paragraph auto spacing." Look for a similar setting in Word 2007. The result of HTML auto spacing is that the greater of Before and After is used rather than the sum. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message ... I've noticed that paragraph settings seem to work differently in the 2007 version. I use a 6pt before and 6pt after setting for my paragraphs as standard. In documents created in the 2003 version this gives the appearance of a full line gap between paragraphs. However, in the 2007 version the line between paragraphs is only half-height. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I missing another setting somewhere? It's going to be a right pain if I have to remember to use 12pt before and after on new documents, but keep 6pt on old documents. Thanks. |
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Paragraph Settings 2003 v 2007
Genius!
For anyone looking for it, the command is in the Word Options Menu, in the Advanced Section, right at the bottom under Layout Options (for some reason this is the only section you have to expand before viewing). Thanks Suzanne! "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: In 2003 this effect would be the result of failing to set the Compatibility Option for "Don't use HTML paragraph auto spacing." Look for a similar setting in Word 2007. The result of HTML auto spacing is that the greater of Before and After is used rather than the sum. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message ... I've noticed that paragraph settings seem to work differently in the 2007 version. I use a 6pt before and 6pt after setting for my paragraphs as standard. In documents created in the 2003 version this gives the appearance of a full line gap between paragraphs. However, in the 2007 version the line between paragraphs is only half-height. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I missing another setting somewhere? It's going to be a right pain if I have to remember to use 12pt before and after on new documents, but keep 6pt on old documents. Thanks. |
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Paragraph Settings 2003 v 2007
In Word 2003, there's a Default... button in the Compatibility Options.
-- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message news Next question, same subject ... How do I set this as a default setting rather than have to change it for each document. As it comes under Word Options I would have expected it to default automatically, but it doesn't. Any ideas? Thanks. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: In 2003 this effect would be the result of failing to set the Compatibility Option for "Don't use HTML paragraph auto spacing." Look for a similar setting in Word 2007. The result of HTML auto spacing is that the greater of Before and After is used rather than the sum. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message ... I've noticed that paragraph settings seem to work differently in the 2007 version. I use a 6pt before and 6pt after setting for my paragraphs as standard. In documents created in the 2003 version this gives the appearance of a full line gap between paragraphs. However, in the 2007 version the line between paragraphs is only half-height. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I missing another setting somewhere? It's going to be a right pain if I have to remember to use 12pt before and after on new documents, but keep 6pt on old documents. Thanks. |
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Paragraph Settings 2003 v 2007
In Word 2007, in the Word Options dialog, set the "Compatibility
options for" dropdown to "All new documents". Note that in both versions this changes only the Normal template, which is the source of settings for new documents; it won't have any effect on existing documents, which will still have to be changed one by one. -- Regards, Jay Freedman Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:45:51 -0600, "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: In Word 2003, there's a Default... button in the Compatibility Options. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message news Next question, same subject ... How do I set this as a default setting rather than have to change it for each document. As it comes under Word Options I would have expected it to default automatically, but it doesn't. Any ideas? Thanks. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: In 2003 this effect would be the result of failing to set the Compatibility Option for "Don't use HTML paragraph auto spacing." Look for a similar setting in Word 2007. The result of HTML auto spacing is that the greater of Before and After is used rather than the sum. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message ... I've noticed that paragraph settings seem to work differently in the 2007 version. I use a 6pt before and 6pt after setting for my paragraphs as standard. In documents created in the 2003 version this gives the appearance of a full line gap between paragraphs. However, in the 2007 version the line between paragraphs is only half-height. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I missing another setting somewhere? It's going to be a right pain if I have to remember to use 12pt before and after on new documents, but keep 6pt on old documents. Thanks. |
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Paragraph Settings 2003 v 2007
Thanks guys. Very helpful. I dream that one day I will understand all these
things! "Jay Freedman" wrote: In Word 2007, in the Word Options dialog, set the "Compatibility options for" dropdown to "All new documents". Note that in both versions this changes only the Normal template, which is the source of settings for new documents; it won't have any effect on existing documents, which will still have to be changed one by one. -- Regards, Jay Freedman Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:45:51 -0600, "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: In Word 2003, there's a Default... button in the Compatibility Options. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message news Next question, same subject ... How do I set this as a default setting rather than have to change it for each document. As it comes under Word Options I would have expected it to default automatically, but it doesn't. Any ideas? Thanks. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: In 2003 this effect would be the result of failing to set the Compatibility Option for "Don't use HTML paragraph auto spacing." Look for a similar setting in Word 2007. The result of HTML auto spacing is that the greater of Before and After is used rather than the sum. -- 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. "Sue C" wrote in message ... I've noticed that paragraph settings seem to work differently in the 2007 version. I use a 6pt before and 6pt after setting for my paragraphs as standard. In documents created in the 2003 version this gives the appearance of a full line gap between paragraphs. However, in the 2007 version the line between paragraphs is only half-height. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I missing another setting somewhere? It's going to be a right pain if I have to remember to use 12pt before and after on new documents, but keep 6pt on old documents. Thanks. |
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