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Old 09-20-2009   #1 (permalink)
Angela


 
 

Mcirosoft word documents

I can not get a mcirosoft word document to open on my computer, do i have to
reinstall something, i have a Inspirion 531S Dell computer?
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Angela Hinkeldey

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Old 09-20-2009   #2 (permalink)
Ken Blake, MVP


 
 

Re: Mcirosoft word documents

On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:27:01 -0700, Angela
<Angela@newsgroup> wrote:
Quote:

> I can not get a mcirosoft word document to open on my computer, do i have to
> reinstall something, i have a Inspirion 531S Dell computer?

Do you have Microsoft Word installed?

Did Word documents used to open on your computer? If so, you perhaps
bought your Dell with a trial version of Microsoft Office (including
Word) installed on it. If that's the case, that trial version has
probably expired.

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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
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Old 09-20-2009   #3 (permalink)
Richard Urban


 
 

Re: Mcirosoft word documents

"Angela" <Angela@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:467DA1DC-5DB9-4037-B0FD-0A2D9D26B25A@newsgroup
Quote:

>I can not get a mcirosoft word document to open on my computer, do i have
>to
> reinstall something, i have a Inspirion 531S Dell computer?
> --
> Angela Hinkeldey


If all you want to do is "view" the document, go here
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/do...449811033.aspx and
download/install the appropriate viewer.

If you want to be able to actually modify the said document you will need a
copy of Microsoft Office. The Student edition of Office 2007 can be obtained
for about $100 - sometimes way less.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


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Old 09-20-2009   #4 (permalink)
Gordon


 
 

Re: Mcirosoft word documents


"Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@newsgroup> wrote in message
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>
> If you want to be able to actually modify the said document you will need
> a copy of Microsoft Office.
Or Open Office.

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Old 09-20-2009   #5 (permalink)
Ken Blake, MVP


 
 

Re: Mcirosoft word documents

On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:43:43 +0100, "Gordon" <gordonbparker@newsgroup>
wrote:
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>
> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:uO0U8bhOKHA.1268@newsgroup
Quote:

> >
> > If you want to be able to actually modify the said document you will need
> > a copy of Microsoft Office.
>
> Or Open Office.

Not to argue against Open Office (which is freeware) instead of
Microsoft Office should be aware that it is a different program. Yes,
it has a high degree of compatibility with Microsoft Office, but it's
not perfect in that regard. Depending on your needs, it may or may not
be a good choice.

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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
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Old 09-20-2009   #6 (permalink)
Richard Urban


 
 

Re: Mcirosoft word documents

"Gordon" <gordonbparker@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:eg4HnnhOKHA.1860@newsgroup
Quote:

>
> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:uO0U8bhOKHA.1268@newsgroup
Quote:

>>
>> If you want to be able to actually modify the said document you will need
>> a copy of Microsoft Office.
>
> Or Open Office.


Open office is OK if you do not have to import an excel or word document and
expect to have 100% correct formatting and alignment.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
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Old 09-20-2009   #7 (permalink)
Gordon


 
 

Re: Mcirosoft word documents


"Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:udgKl7hOKHA.1796@newsgroup
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> "Gordon" <gordonbparker@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:eg4HnnhOKHA.1860@newsgroup
Quote:

>>
>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:uO0U8bhOKHA.1268@newsgroup
Quote:

>>>
>>> If you want to be able to actually modify the said document you will
>>> need a copy of Microsoft Office.
>>
>> Or Open Office.
>
>
>
> Open office is OK if you do not have to import an excel or word document
> and expect to have 100% correct formatting and alignment.
>
True but seems to work OK most of the time....

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Old 09-21-2009   #8 (permalink)
Ǝиçεl


 
 

RE: Mcirosoft word documents

Hello Angela,

Have an .edu email address? Get Windows 7 for $29.99

Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 05:39

Microsoft just announced<http://www.win741.com/> an amazing deal on Windows
7, but it’s only available if you have an email address issued by a
recognized educational institution, or if you are going to a university or
college that’s on Microsoft’s list.
<http://store.digitalriver.com/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=ContentTheme&Env=BASE&Locale=en_US&SiteID=msshus&pbPage=schools&resid=T8aUmwoBAkgAAGsntr4AAAA@&rests=1253543374993>

If you qualify, you can get Windows 7 for $29.95.

This offer is good only to eligible students who attend an educational
institution geographically located in the United States. This offer is
non-transferable. One of each product may be purchased per eligible student
(but not required).

The following conditions serve to define student eligibility for the
Promotion:

1. .edu: Individual must possess a valid e-mail address at a U.S.
educational institution which contains the domain suffix .edu; OR

Pre-Approved School List: Enrolled in a U.S. educational institution
included on the pre-approved school list; OR

Submission of school enrollment: Submit verifiable school enrollment via the
validation process; AND

2. Individual must be a student at a U.S. educational institution and must
be actively enrolled in at least 0.5 course credit and be able to provide
proof of enrollment upon request.

Microsoft or an appointed vendor may contact you to verify that you are a
current student. If documentation is not provided indicating that you are a
current student, you will be liable to reimburse Microsoft for the difference
between what you paid and the estimated retail price of the software.

Offer expires on January 3.

Combined with Office 2007 Ultimate for $59.95, for qualifying students only,

<http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx>
you can put together a full system for under $100. That’s a hell of a deal.

There’s a similar offer for students in UK.
<http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx>

Microsoft is serious about Windows 7, an Office 2007 Ultimated.


Good luck


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"Angela" wrote:
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> I can not get a mcirosoft word document to open on my computer, do i have to
> reinstall something, i have a Inspirion 531S Dell computer?
> --
> Angela Hinkeldey
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