Vista Tutorial - Can't create a custom page size

JeremyRS · 06-09-2009

Hi,

I'm trying to create a custom size document in Word for using as the basis for artwork. I need it to be 21.2cm x 15cm. Word lets me create a custom size but because it's so close to A5 (14.8 x 21) it automatically resets it to A5 which is no good to me. From trial and error it seems that a custom size needs to be at least 6mm bigger than a set one for Word to accept it. Is there any way to force it to accept my custom size?

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Jeremy

06-09-2009

JeremyRS wrote:

Quote:

>
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to create a custom size document in Word for using as the
> basis for artwork. I need it to be 21.2cm x 15cm. Word lets me create
> a custom size but because it's so close to A5 (14.8 x 21) it
> automatically resets it to A5 which is no good to me. From trial and
> error it seems that a custom size needs to be at least 6mm bigger than a
> set one for Word to accept it. Is there any way to force it to accept
> my custom size?

If you don't get an answer here (and I don't know it, sorry), try posting in
the Word newsgroup. That's where the Word experts are.

microsoft.public.word.general

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

JeremyRS · 06-09-2009

Thanks Malke, I'll give that a go if I don't get any joy after a while.

06-09-2009	#1 (permalink)
JeremyRS Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Vista Home Premium 32bit 2 posts	Can't create a custom page size Hi, I'm trying to create a custom size document in Word for using as the basis for artwork. I need it to be 21.2cm x 15cm. Word lets me create a custom size but because it's so close to A5 (14.8 x 21) it automatically resets it to A5 which is no good to me. From trial and error it seems that a custom size needs to be at least 6mm bigger than a set one for Word to accept it. Is there any way to force it to accept my custom size? Any suggestions much appreciated. Jeremy
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06-09-2009	#2 (permalink)
Malke Guest n/a posts	Re: Can't create a custom page size JeremyRS wrote: Quote: > > Hi, > > I'm trying to create a custom size document in Word for using as the > basis for artwork. I need it to be 21.2cm x 15cm. Word lets me create > a custom size but because it's so close to A5 (14.8 x 21) it > automatically resets it to A5 which is no good to me. From trial and > error it seems that a custom size needs to be at least 6mm bigger than a > set one for Word to accept it. Is there any way to force it to accept > my custom size? If you don't get an answer here (and I don't know it, sorry), try posting in the Word newsgroup. That's where the Word experts are. microsoft.public.word.general Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
My System Specs

06-09-2009	#3 (permalink)
JeremyRS Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Vista Home Premium 32bit 2 posts	Re: Can't create a custom page size Thanks Malke, I'll give that a go if I don't get any joy after a while.
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