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Separate documents v large single document
I have heard it said that it is often better to create many single documents
rather than try to deal with a single, long one. For example, if creating a thesis or a manual which contains many diagrams etc it would be better to create different chapters as single documents, then create a table of contents spanning the whole set. I understand this is something to do with the stability of the document and that there is less chance of a document corrupting in this way. What is the general opinion of the MVPs on this matter? |
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I've heard that the maximum size (including graphics) was or is 32 MB. If
you're writing something larger and very graphics-intensive, I'd consider Adobe FrameMaker--but it's about $500.00. Unfortunately, I don't have it. I write a lot of online help documentation for proprietary software systems, and I create them in Word. To prevent the document from corrupting, I create a hub file which connects to other smaller files in a hierarchical system. (I use Doc-to-Help, which uses Word as its editor.) That way, I can have what would otherwise be a 100MB Word document, but in a stable format. You may be able to emulate that in Word using hyperlinks and having each chapter in its own file. RGBrasel |
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Separate documents v large single document
No, the maximum size for the text alone (not counting graphics) is 32 MB. I
think you'll find most MVPs and other power users will recommend keeping long documents in a single file insofar as possible. Although it is possible to create a TOC or index spanning multiple documents, it is much, much easier to do in a single document, and outline numbering and pagination become truly a nightmare in multiple documents. -- 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. "RGBrasel" wrote in message ... I've heard that the maximum size (including graphics) was or is 32 MB. If you're writing something larger and very graphics-intensive, I'd consider Adobe FrameMaker--but it's about $500.00. Unfortunately, I don't have it. I write a lot of online help documentation for proprietary software systems, and I create them in Word. To prevent the document from corrupting, I create a hub file which connects to other smaller files in a hierarchical system. (I use Doc-to-Help, which uses Word as its editor.) That way, I can have what would otherwise be a 100MB Word document, but in a stable format. You may be able to emulate that in Word using hyperlinks and having each chapter in its own file. RGBrasel |
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One of the main things MVPs recommend is that you use a single document
rather than trying to use Master Documents (which don't work) to tie together many chapters. Once the majority of composing is done, there is little need for separate chapters--certainly for the final printed version, it is usually easier to assemble it all in one document if you need things like outline numbering, TOC, index, cross-references, etc. More advice on long documents linked from he http://daiya.mvps.org/bookword.htm On 11/7/06 6:00 AM, "C Tate" wrote: I have heard it said that it is often better to create many single documents rather than try to deal with a single, long one. For example, if creating a thesis or a manual which contains many diagrams etc it would be better to create different chapters as single documents, then create a table of contents spanning the whole set. I understand this is something to do with the stability of the document and that there is less chance of a document corrupting in this way. What is the general opinion of the MVPs on this matter? -- Daiya Mitchell, MVP Mac/Word Word FAQ: http://www.word.mvps.org/ MacWord Tips: http://word.mvps.org/Mac/WordMacHome.html What's an MVP? A volunteer! Read the FAQ: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ |
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Thanks for the advice! Given that I do have a number of separate documents
however, what is the best way to join them together since master documents are a no-go area? "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... No, the maximum size for the text alone (not counting graphics) is 32 MB. I think you'll find most MVPs and other power users will recommend keeping long documents in a single file insofar as possible. Although it is possible to create a TOC or index spanning multiple documents, it is much, much easier to do in a single document, and outline numbering and pagination become truly a nightmare in multiple documents. -- 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. "RGBrasel" wrote in message ... I've heard that the maximum size (including graphics) was or is 32 MB. If you're writing something larger and very graphics-intensive, I'd consider Adobe FrameMaker--but it's about $500.00. Unfortunately, I don't have it. I write a lot of online help documentation for proprietary software systems, and I create them in Word. To prevent the document from corrupting, I create a hub file which connects to other smaller files in a hierarchical system. (I use Doc-to-Help, which uses Word as its editor.) That way, I can have what would otherwise be a 100MB Word document, but in a stable format. You may be able to emulate that in Word using hyperlinks and having each chapter in its own file. RGBrasel |
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Insert | File.
-- 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. "C Tate" wrote in message ... Thanks for the advice! Given that I do have a number of separate documents however, what is the best way to join them together since master documents are a no-go area? "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... No, the maximum size for the text alone (not counting graphics) is 32 MB. I think you'll find most MVPs and other power users will recommend keeping long documents in a single file insofar as possible. Although it is possible to create a TOC or index spanning multiple documents, it is much, much easier to do in a single document, and outline numbering and pagination become truly a nightmare in multiple documents. -- 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. "RGBrasel" wrote in message ... I've heard that the maximum size (including graphics) was or is 32 MB. If you're writing something larger and very graphics-intensive, I'd consider Adobe FrameMaker--but it's about $500.00. Unfortunately, I don't have it. I write a lot of online help documentation for proprietary software systems, and I create them in Word. To prevent the document from corrupting, I create a hub file which connects to other smaller files in a hierarchical system. (I use Doc-to-Help, which uses Word as its editor.) That way, I can have what would otherwise be a 100MB Word document, but in a stable format. You may be able to emulate that in Word using hyperlinks and having each chapter in its own file. RGBrasel |
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Duh! I think I am losing my marbles. Somehow I didn't think it would be that
simple. I thought all my styles might go wonky. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... Insert | File. -- 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. "C Tate" wrote in message ... Thanks for the advice! Given that I do have a number of separate documents however, what is the best way to join them together since master documents are a no-go area? "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... No, the maximum size for the text alone (not counting graphics) is 32 MB. I think you'll find most MVPs and other power users will recommend keeping long documents in a single file insofar as possible. Although it is possible to create a TOC or index spanning multiple documents, it is much, much easier to do in a single document, and outline numbering and pagination become truly a nightmare in multiple documents. -- 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. "RGBrasel" wrote in message ... I've heard that the maximum size (including graphics) was or is 32 MB. If you're writing something larger and very graphics-intensive, I'd consider Adobe FrameMaker--but it's about $500.00. Unfortunately, I don't have it. I write a lot of online help documentation for proprietary software systems, and I create them in Word. To prevent the document from corrupting, I create a hub file which connects to other smaller files in a hierarchical system. (I use Doc-to-Help, which uses Word as its editor.) That way, I can have what would otherwise be a 100MB Word document, but in a stable format. You may be able to emulate that in Word using hyperlinks and having each chapter in its own file. RGBrasel |
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Separate documents v large single document
If you set the doc up right, they won't. Make a copy of the doc you Insert
into first, though, just in case. On 11/8/06 11:41 AM, "C Tate" wrote: Duh! I think I am losing my marbles. Somehow I didn't think it would be that simple. I thought all my styles might go wonky. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... Insert | File. -- 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. "C Tate" wrote in message ... Thanks for the advice! Given that I do have a number of separate documents however, what is the best way to join them together since master documents are a no-go area? |
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