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Phil - 17 Dec 2003 21:50 GMT

There are many functions in Word 2000 which, we are often told, *must
never be used*. For example, the Autoformat As You Type system; the
"Automatically Update Styles" thing; the Bullets-and-Numbering button
on the toolbar; the Fast Saves feature, several other menu bar
choices; etc. etc. etc.

Has anyone written a macro or template which, when executed upon a
newly-installed version of Word 2000, disables all the "sick"
functions (even removing bad commands and buttons from the toolbars)
and sets up the application so that beginners can't mess it up? In
other words, a macro that converts Word 2000 into FixedWord 2000?

I'd like this because if I have to install Word on many users'
machines, it is a pain to go through the million Options dialog boxes
and click off all the crap for each installation. A macro would be
great.

Thank you very much,
-Phil

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Graham Mayor - 18 Dec 2003 07:15 GMT

It is wrong to suggest that these functions must never be used; however
experienced Word users find they get in the way by anticipating the users'
requirements - often unhelpfully.

If you have a particular requirement, record the steps using the macro
recorder; however, users can, and should be able to choose which options
they have set. Company standards are best applied by company document
templates.

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> There are many functions in Word 2000 which, we are often told, *must
> never be used*. For example, the Autoformat As You Type system; the
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> Thank you very much,
> -Phil

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