Archive for the ‘Programs’ Category


Upgrading Office

Dear Computer Lady, If I upgrade to MS Office 2007 from MS Office 2000, will I be able to retrieve my old documents from 2000 so I can use them in the 2007 version and how would I transfer them? Thank you, Claudia

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32-bit Program Not Working

Dear Computer Lady, I’ve been on your list for a long time now and have enjoyed all the information you’ve given. I have a question I haven’t seen addressed. My hobby is machine embroidery, which is heavily computerized and high tech. I bought Embird 2010 and Iconizer and loved it because it showed all my [...]

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Insert Picture in Word

Dear Computer Lady, Hi there! I am having trouble with Word. I cannot insert a picture in there at all. I know there is some kind of setting somewhere but I sure can’t find it. Can you please help me? Mary

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Saving Information from Emails

Dear Computer Lady, I am a stay at home mom with a home party plan business. I do a lot of training through emails. My question and dilemma is this, when I receive an email I “move” it to a folder in my email account. Is there a way to save that folder and its [...]

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Office Trial Product Key

Dear Computer Lady, I have a new laptop which came with Microsoft trial which, as you probably know, allows you to access MS a number of times (I forgot how many) and you have to enter the key number each time until you are not longer able to access it. The problem I am having [...]

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Office 2010 Ribbon

Dear Computer Lady, Through my workplace, I was able to purchase Microsoft Office 2010 for home us at a ridiculously low price. While I was happy to be able to have it to prepare myself for when my company makes the switch, I find I’m not really happy with it. In particular, I hate the [...]

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How To Uninstall WorkRave

Dear Computer Lady, I installed Work Rave and I would like to uninstall it. It keeps says it is running and cannot uninstall. I think it is very annoying. Thank you, Treasa

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Inserting Tab Leaders

Dear Computer Lady, I’ve been a fan of your column since forever. I’ve checked the manuals I have for Word, but can’t find out how to do the “. . .” when you are typing a table of contents. I’ve been doing it manually, but it’s taking me forever. HELP!! HELP!! HELP!! Thanks for whatever [...]

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Keyboard Word Problem

Dear Computer Lady, You are the best! I cannot even guess at how many times you have helped me. But now I have a problem. I have Windows XP and Word 2003. My keyboard in Word will suddenly change. That is, the keys type different letters. I have to shut down Word, wait a few [...]

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AutoCorrect Shortcuts

Dear Computer Lady, I use expanders for long words or phrases when typing documents at work. For instance, when I type “tyvm” the letters automatically expand to “thank you very much”. How can I do the same thing in other word processing programs on my home PC such as Works or Open Office? Thank you [...]

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