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I don’t really know the answer, but to correct it you can highlight the area where you want the numbers to start over, right click and select restart numbering.

If the field is blank, nothing is added. Not even a space.

If the field is blank, nothing is added. Not even a space.

I have done many merges using Word documents in table format as data files. I have also used Excel worksheets as data files. When you tell Word what document you are using as the data source, you are also telling Word what the names of these fields are. The names of the fields (from the title row in your table) are inserted into your main document using the mail merge toolbar. The length of the contents of each cell in the data file does not matter. The contents of each cell is inserted into the merged document where you select it to be. It does not matter if it is a paragraph or a word. The only caveat is that a lengthy entry can change the location of page breaks. I have found that if you are used to doing merges in Word 97 or Word 2000, if you use Word XP or 2003, you should use the mail merge toolbar- it is easier for me to follow than menus.

I have done many merges using Word documents in table format as data files. I have also used Excel worksheets as data files. When you tell Word what document you are using as the data source, you are also telling Word what the names of these fields are. The names of the fields (from the title row in your table) are inserted into your main document using the mail merge toolbar. The length of the contents of each cell in the data file does not matter. The contents of each cell is inserted into the merged document where you select it to be. It does not matter if it is a paragraph or a word. The only caveat is that a lengthy entry can change the location of page breaks. I have found that if you are used to doing merges in Word 97 or Word 2000, if you use Word XP or 2003, you should use the mail merge toolbar- it is easier for me to follow than menus.

Under the Tools menu, check AutoCorrect (make sure that you have checked to use suggestions from Spelling Checker), AutoFormat and AutoFormat As You Type. Check the options in each. Each is slightly different in function, but may bring about your symptoms if they are not configured properly.

Under the Tools menu, check AutoCorrect (make sure that you have checked to use suggestions from Spelling Checker), AutoFormat and AutoFormat As You Type. Check the options in each. Each is slightly different in function, but may bring about your symptoms if they are not configured properly.

Inkjet printers are not able to print as close to the edge of a page as laser printers- especially the bottom margin.

Inkjet printers are not able to print as close to the edge of a page as laser printers- especially the bottom margin.

The books that I find best, perhaps because I am used to their styles, are Que’s Special Edition, Using Word. I bought Woody’s new book on Office 2003 (not detailed enough on Word) and another one on Word 2003 which I did not like. I bought the Special Edition for Word 2003 and like it very much. I have bought each version since Word 6.0 except for the version on Word XP. You might find one in a library to see if you like it before you buy it.

Fred

The books that I find best, perhaps because I am used to their styles, are Que’s Special Edition, Using Word. I bought Woody’s new book on Office 2003 (not detailed enough on Word) and another one on Word 2003 which I did not like. I bought the Special Edition for Word 2003 and like it very much. I have bought each version since Word 6.0 except for the version on Word XP. You might find one in a library to see if you like it before you buy it.

Fred

This attachment spell out how to do most international characters in all versions of Word (at least since Word 97)

This attachment spell out how to do most international characters in all versions of Word (at least since Word 97)

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I do a bit of documentation and have found SnagIt to be invaluable. You can go to their site http://www.techsmith.com[/url%5D and get a trial version. One of the options is to include the cursor. This is much more efficient then trying to use screen shots.

Fred

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I do a bit of documentation and have found SnagIt to be invaluable. You can go to their site http://www.techsmith.com[/url%5D and get a trial version. One of the options is to include the cursor. This is much more efficient then trying to use screen shots.

Fred