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Archive of posts filed under the Word 2003 category.

Error Messages when Starting Microsoft Word

Over the years Microsoft Word has crashed on me several times. What’s interesting is that the error message I get tend to vary but the result it always the same – I can’t get Word to start.
Here are some common error messages, the reason why they appear, and what you can do to re-start Word. [...]

How to Force Word to Close after it Crashes

Word crashed. But when you go to re-open it, it refuses to do so. What’s happening here and how do I fix it.
When Word crashes, the Winword.exe file may still remain open.

How to Recover a Lost File in Word 2007 or Word 2003

When you write a Microsoft Word document it creates a temporary file (.tmp) that saves your file as you work. When Word crashes — even if you have NOT saved the file —the tmp file is still on your PC. Want to find where it is? Here’s how to do it.

How to Stop Microsoft Word Getting a Macro Virus

How to Stop Microsoft Word Getting a Macro Virus

How to Recover Corrupt Microsoft Word documents

This tutorial explains how to retrieve information from Microsoft Word documents that may have become corrupt. We have provided as many screenshots as possible to show you the steps you need to take. Let’s start.

How to Fix Error Message “Do you want to download a compatibility pack so that you can work with this file”

How to Fix Error Message “Do you want to download a compatibility pack so that you can work with this file”

How to Create a Custom Toolbar in Word 2003

You can create a custom toolbar in Word 2003 to organize the commands you use most often or those you want to use for a specific task. The advantage of this is that once it’s setup, you can get the most from Word and not have to dig around looking for those hidden commands.

How to create your first Word template

How do I get Word to open with my favourite font and the exact size that I want refer to use?
The easiest way to do this is to create a new template. It’s very easy. A template lets you create your own custom settings and get straight into writing your docs without having to waste time select fonts, sizes, heading and what not. Here is how it works.

How to remove margin marks in Word 2002

How to remove margin marks in Word 2002

What are Crop Marks – Microsoft Word 2002 / 2003 / 2007 Tips

When you open a document in Microsoft Word, margin marks or crop marks may appear on each corner of the page. Crop marks are markers that appear in the top left and right of your Microsoft Word documents. These are called ‘crop marks’.

How to Change the Windows Desktop Theme

Like its brother-in-arms, the Screensaver, the Windows Desktop Themes eat away at your computer’s memory. Unless you really need them, uninstall! You’ll have a much quicker and more reliable machine.To change or remove desktop themes, follow these steps: 

On the Desktop, right-click and click Properties. 

Click the Themes tab. 

3. In the Theme box, select the theme [...]

How to get rid of Crop Marks in Microsoft Word 2002 / 2003 / 2007

Crop marks are markers that appear in the top left and right of your Microsoft Word documents.
These are called ‘crop marks’. To remove these, you have to disable Asian language support.
This often appear after you open a file which has an Asian language setting; Microsoft Office might activate this setting to display embedded fonts. It’s just trying to be helpful. The thing is: how do you remove it? When you open a document in Microsoft Word, margin marks or crop marks may appear on each corner of the page.

Word Tip – How to scroll through Technical Documents

Word Tip – How to scroll through Technical Documents

How to add line numbers to reports and technical documents

You can make it easier for people to find information in your Word document by adding lines. These run down the left hand side of the page. Instead of saying something is on page 5, paragraph 3, just tell them the line it’s on.

How to Resize Fonts in Word 2003

To increase or decrease the font size in a Word document, follow these steps: