Jay, Thank You for such a prompt reply. Obviously I forgot to explain that my
system is Windows XP, because it appears as if both articles you referenced
are for 97 and 2000. Because I am quite computerly challenged, I would never
attempt any procedure that is not conspicuously labeled for XP. Secondly,
because I am so computerly challenged I only attempt procedures outlined by
concise, setp by step instructions and these instructions appear much too
general and complicated for my capabilities. I greatly appreciate your taking
time to consider and answer my post. K.
"Jay Freedman" wrote:
The AutoFormat settings should be stored in a "Data" key in the registry,
but if that key is damaged, your changes can't be saved. The article at
http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErr...ngMenusEtc.htm explains how to
delete the existing key so that Word will rebuild a new one. Before you do
that, save the settings you want to keep by following the instructions at
http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Custom...eserveSettimgs
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K wrote:
First, Yes garfield-n-odie, I did ask that same question a ways back.
The frustration level from my option selection problem began climbing
again lately and when I tried to find the "Windows in Taskbar"
selection again I couldn't remember how to get there. What's worse,
earlier when you provided the answer I thought that was such a
plausible place for that selection I didn't save a copy of the post
in my Uh-Oh file, but it's saved there now.
But the bigger problem is that all my selections in "Format -
Autoformat - Options - AutoFormat & AutoCorrect & AutoFormat As You
Type" revert to default settings everytime I close then reopen Word.
Examp: When I uncheck "Replace Fractions ... with fraction
character...", (as well as the Windows in Taskbar selection) the next
time I open Word, it is checked again. I've uninstalled and
reinstalled Word 2003 from my Office Basic 2003 disc but the option
selections still revert upon closing. This system and software
(os=XP) was new this past spring and all was good for a few months
then suddenly changed. This Auto stuff in Word is the only problem
I've noticed. Apparently I have screwed something up somewhere. What
do you spose I've done to cause this? All ideas, comments, and
suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, K.