![]() |
Patch reliability is unclear. Unless you have an immediate, pressing need to install a specific patch, don't do it. |
SIGN IN | Not a member? | REGISTER | PLUS MEMBERSHIP |
-
What cheeses me off: Microsoft Office edition
Posted on July 29, 2024 at 02:44 CDT by Peter Deegan • Comment in the ForumsMICROSOFT 365
By Peter Deegan
Having endured and written about Microsoft Office for more than two decades, I offer my list of annoyances and timewasters in Microsoft Office, especially Word.
I came up with my top ten annoyances without breaking a sweat. Some are deliberate choices made by Microsoft to advance its own agenda or save money. Others have appeared over time as Microsoft has ignored the changing reality for its customers.
Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.31.0, 2024-07-29).
-

Plus Membership
Donations from Plus members keep this site going. You can identify the people who support AskWoody by the Plus badge on their avatars.
AskWoody Plus members not only get access to all of the contents of this site -- including Susan Bradley's frequently updated Patch Watch listing -- they also receive weekly AskWoody Plus Newsletters (formerly Windows Secrets Newsletter) and AskWoody Plus Alerts, emails when there are important breaking developments.
Get Plus!
Welcome to our unique respite from the madness.
It's easy to post questions about Windows 11, Windows 10, Win8.1, Win7, Surface, Office, or browse through our Forums. Post anonymously or register for greater privileges. Keep it civil, please: Decorous Lounge rules strictly enforced. Questions? Contact Customer Support.
Search Newsletters
Search Forums
View the Forum
Search for Topics
Recent Topics
-
Windows 11 Insider Preview build 27818 released to Canary
by
joep517
1 hour, 37 minutes ago -
File Naming Conventions (including Folders)
by
Magic66
5 hours, 29 minutes ago -
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26100.3613 (24H2) released to Release Preview
by
joep517
8 hours, 55 minutes ago -
Microsoft sends emails to Windows 10 users about EOS
by
Alex5723
44 minutes ago -
Outlook 2024 importing Calendar and Contacts – FAILURE
by
Kathy Stevens
3 hours, 22 minutes ago -
Adding Microsoft Account.
by
DaveBRenn
10 hours, 21 minutes ago -
Windows 11 Insider Preview build 26120.3576 released to DEV and BETA
by
joep517
1 day, 9 hours ago -
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5090 (23H2) released to BETA
by
joep517
1 day, 10 hours ago -
Windows 11 won’t boot
by
goducks25
2 days ago -
Choosing virtual machine product for Windows on Mac
by
peterb
1 day ago -
Rest in Peace
by
Roy Lasris
2 days, 4 hours ago -
CISA : Install Windows March 2025 Updates until April 1 or shut down PC.
by
Alex5723
2 days, 3 hours ago -
Google proposes users with incompatible Win 11 PCs to migrate to ChromeOS Flex
by
Alex5723
2 days, 5 hours ago -
Drivers for Epson Perfection V600 Photo – scanner
by
Bookman
1 day, 9 hours ago -
Long Time Member
by
jackpet
2 days, 7 hours ago -
Woody Leonhard (1951โ2025)
by
Will Fastie
1 hour, 42 minutes ago -
What I learned from Woody Leonhard
by
B. Livingston
2 days, 1 hour ago -
Windows Settings today
by
Simon Bisson
2 days, 15 hours ago -
Mail Merge magic in Microsoft Word
by
Peter Deegan
2 hours, 52 minutes ago -
Businesses in the crosshairs
by
Susan Bradley
1 day, 5 hours ago -
Double-row taskbar?
by
CWBillow
1 day, 18 hours ago -
Upgrading non-supported HW to Win 11
by
RetiredGeek
7 hours, 7 minutes ago -
Audio locks up after 15 minutes
by
WSArthurR
6 hours, 38 minutes ago -
Copilot app uninstalled
by
Susan Bradley
4 hours, 50 minutes ago -
Strongbox Password Manager Sold to Applause Group – Cost Escalation Imminent
by
Paul T
4 days, 1 hour ago -
SharePoint
by
CBFPD-Chief115
2 days, 23 hours ago -
Google replacing Google Assistant with Gemini AI assistant
by
Alex5723
4 days, 4 hours ago -
You can no longer stop Alexa from sending voice recordings to Amazon
by
Alex5723
4 days, 4 hours ago -
Meeting Woody in person
by
Susan Bradley
3 hours, 13 minutes ago -
Bear with me – getting some options regarding membership
by
Susan Bradley
2 hours, 13 minutes ago
Recent blog posts
Key Links
Want to Advertise in the free newsletter? How about a gift subscription in honor of a birthday? Send an email to sb@askwoody.com to ask how.
Mastodon profile for DefConPatch
Mastodon profile for AskWoody
Home • About • FAQ • Posts & Privacy • Forums • My Account
Register • Free Newsletter • Plus Membership • Gift Certificates • MS-DEFCON Alerts
Copyright ©2004-2025 by AskWoody Tech LLC. All Rights Reserved.