Microsoft word templates

[Lizard Queen]

Why is it so hard to modify the formatting on these?  I need to squeeze out some white space.  Is this a crime or something?  I used to be able to do this, with much difficulty.  Currently in Office 2013, I can't do it all.  Any tips?

[Lizard Queen]

Well, at least I know that I'm not the only one. 

Thanks, I'll try it.

[alabamagal]

I used to be real proficient at word processing.  I started using word processing on Wordstar in mid-80s (that way my part time college job typesetting for an earthquake journal).

Everything now has gone to too much where the program tries to do everything for you.  But if it is trying to do something that you do not want it to do, it is nearly impossible for you to not make it do that.  Things like numbering, indenting, etc are the worst.  Trying to change margins to something non-standard.

Autocorrect is the same way.  Most times it fixes problems, but it you want it to do something different, it can be very frustrating.

[NastyWoman]

Feb 20, 2017 16:45:50 GMT -5 alabamagal said:

I used to be real proficient at word processing.  I started using word processing on Wordstar in mid-80s (that way my part time college job typesetting for an earthquake journal).

Everything now has gone to too much where the program tries to do everything for you.  But if it is trying to do something that you do not want it to do, it is nearly impossible for you to not make it do that.  Things like numbering, indenting, etc are the worst.  Trying to change margins to something non-standard.

Autocorrect is the same way.  Most times it fixes problems, but it you want it to do something different, it can be very frustrating.

It's not just the computer programs that can drive you nuts. Try to send a text on your phone in another language ->see correct words pop up, hit send, and see your text change to something cryptographers could have a field day with 

[chiver78]

if you can wait til tomorrow when I'm finally back to work, I can try to take a look on my system and see if I can help out.

[Lizard Queen]

Feb 20, 2017 18:07:07 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

if you can wait til tomorrow when I'm finally back to work, I can try to take a look on my system and see if I can help out.

Any time you can get to it. If it's going to be too complicated, I can just recreate it on my own.

[The Fonz]

I tend to highlight the area I want to get rid of and "clear" all the formatting. Makes it easier to modify at that point. Clearing formatting in is the "styles" tool area on MS Word.

[chiver78]

Feb 21, 2017 14:45:55 GMT -5 Lizard Queen said:

Feb 20, 2017 18:07:07 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

if you can wait til tomorrow when I'm finally back to work, I can try to take a look on my system and see if I can help out.

Any time you can get to it. If it's going to be too complicated, I can just recreate it on my own.

well, I'm at the office now. Is there a specific template you want me to look at? 

[Lizard Queen]

Feb 21, 2017 15:48:16 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Feb 21, 2017 14:45:55 GMT -5 Lizard Queen said:

Any time you can get to it. If it's going to be too complicated, I can just recreate it on my own.

well, I'm at the office now. Is there a specific template you want me to look at? 

Sorry, it's been a hella busy day today.  It was just a resume template that had most of the look I was trying to achieve, but it leaves too much empty space.

[Lizard Queen]

Feb 21, 2017 15:46:29 GMT -5 The Fonz said:

I tend to highlight the area I want to get rid of and "clear" all the formatting. Makes it easier to modify at that point. Clearing formatting in is the "styles" tool area on MS Word.

I'll try that in the morning.  Thanks.

[chiver78]

all good. I'll be back for 2pm today. if that other tip didn't help, lmk and I'll take a whack.

[Lizard Queen]

By George, I think I've got it!  The issue was in the Heading styles.  It was adding 32 points before the Heading.  Thank you so much for your help/willingness to help!