I do not have microsoft word

[margaret]

I had been trying to get the check spelling for emails
but it is not high lited. So I looked at programs on I
have microsoft works not word. Do I need to download
words from whereever? Please help me know what this is
all about. I have Microsoft Windows xp home edition
version 2002.

 

[Graham Mayor]

If you don't have Word, then you'll have to purchase it.

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[Gordon]

I had been trying to get the check spelling for emails
but it is not high lited. So I looked at programs on I
have microsoft works not word. Do I need to download
words from whereever? Please help me know what this is
all about. I have Microsoft Windows xp home edition
version 2002.

If you are using Outlook Express, then do a google search for spell
checkers. There are several free ones out there that will work.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

If you have the Works Suite, then you have Word. If that is the case, you
may need to reinstall.
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See also the MVP FAQ: http://www.mvps.org/word which is awesome!
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[Guest]

I'm sorry...I know I'm not in the right category. But I can't get "In" to
ask a question. I click the "new" button and then choose "new thread" and
"question" but I don't get any kind of a box or space to type my question.
However, when I click "reply" I get a reply box, which is what I'm using now.
I will much appreciate any help anyone can give me so I can get in and ask
my question in a proper location. Thank you!

 

[Guest]

You should not choose New Thread. Just choose New, then Question.

 

[Beth Melton]

If you are using the web interface on the Microsoft site to access the
newsgroups then I'd say the New Post type is being blocked by your
pop-up blocker. If you use the Google toolbar with the pop-up blocker
then hold Ctrl while clicking the New command. If you are using a
different one then it should have some means of overriding the
blocker.

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[Guest]

Thank you, Mary! I discovered that the problem was that I had not replied to
my "verification" email. But I appreciate your help!

 

[Gordon]

I'm sorry...I know I'm not in the right category. But I can't get
"In" to ask a question. I click the "new" button and then choose
"new thread" and "question" but I don't get any kind of a box or
space to type my question. However, when I click "reply" I get a
reply box, which is what I'm using now. I will much appreciate any
help anyone can give me so I can get in and ask my question in a
proper location. Thank you!

Then why not use a proper newsreader instead of the 'orrible web interface?

 

[Graham Mayor]

But you can get Works without Word also

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[Guest]

As you see, I did manage to get signed in, but thank you for applying to my
post!

 

[Chuck]

If you don't have "WORD" then there are many alternate programs out there
that you can download for free that will spell-check Outlook Express. Just
google it.

 

[Beth Melton]

Not everyone can use a newsreader due to corporate policies/security
which is one of the reasons Microsoft added this capability. Plus the
web interface provides an option that will send the poster a
notification when replies have been posted to a thread which helps
those who are not familiar with newsgroups to find our responses to
their questions. I think this aspect is important since I know there
have been many times I felt my replies never reached the OP and my
efforts were for naught.

Besides....do you really think it is really *that* 'orrible? In all
honesty I was against the whole 'web interface' notion when it was
conceived several years ago but it has grown on me. Of course, not to
the point I would use it instead of OE, or another newsreader, but if
I were unable to use NNTP to access the newsgroups I'd use the web
interface.

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[Gordon]

Not everyone can use a newsreader due to corporate policies/security
which is one of the reasons Microsoft added this capability.

Yep, I've even used it because of that!

Besides....do you really think it is really *that* 'orrible?

It's not just the style, it's the fact that most of the repetitive questions
are asked by newbies who don't realise that you click on the "+" sign to see
replies, and can't be bothered to go to any previous pages to see posts etc
etc etc! The search function is not as good as a proper newsreader, neither
can you set it to "show replies to my posts", although the notification must
be a recent innovation AFAIK......

 

[Beth Melton]

It's not just the style, it's the fact that most of the repetitive
questions are asked by newbies who don't realise that you click on
the "+" sign to see replies,

The version they released in June will expand the full thread after
you click anywhere on the subject and you *have* to click in order to
read the post:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...=microsoft.public.word.newusers&lang=en&cr=US

and can't be bothered to go to any previous pages to see posts etc
etc etc!

I hear you on that! I think reading previous posts and searching is an
issue for many posters but the web interface does bring many
participants who don't understand how newsgroups are utilized. They
did incorporate an "Ask a Question Wizard" which is invoked from the
Office 2003 applications and from various links on the Microsoft site
which forces a search prior to asking a question and I think that has
helped some but I can't say for sure.

The search function is not as good as a proper newsreader

They refined Search in the new version and unlike the previous - it
actually works!! (Although I don't think Microsoft can ever replace

neither can you set it to "show replies to my posts",

Other than searching for posts with your name, no there isn't a
feature. I've suggested they incorporate a "My Posts" option in Show
drop down. Hopefully it, and other filter options, will be added in
the next version.

although the notification must be a recent innovation AFAIK......

Yes, it was introduced in the new version. One can subscribe for
notifications on any thread.

Thanks for taking the time to add your feedback, Gordon. I'm
interested in any additional feedback you may have after taking a look
at the new interface.
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[Graham Mayor]

They refined Search in the new version and unlike the previous - it

actually works!! (Although I don't think Microsoft can ever replace
Google...)

Google have royally screwed up the newsgroup search function; and the main
search function of Google is being rapidly swallowed by advertising. Greed
may yet kill the usefulness of Google.


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[Amedee Van Gasse]

Gordon shared this with us in microsoft.public.word.newusers:

Then why not use a proper newsreader instead of the 'orrible web
interface?

You say it: why don't you use a *PROPER* newsreader that is GNKSA 2.0
compliant. And I don't mean Outlook VirusExpress.
;-)

 

[Amedee Van Gasse]

Gordon shared this with us in microsoft.public.word.newusers:

Yep, I've even used it because of that!

I cannot use it because of corporate policy/security!

It's not just the style, it's the fact that most of the repetitive
questions are asked by newbies who don't realise that you click on
the "+" sign to see replies, and can't be bothered to go to any
previous pages to see posts etc etc etc! The search function is not
as good as a proper newsreader, neither can you set it to "show
replies to my posts", although the notification must be a recent
innovation AFAIK......

I don't mind that newbies ask the same questions over and over, as long
as they learn over time. If they don't, I'll have to use my /LART/.
;-)

 

[Amedee Van Gasse]

Beth Melton shared this with us in microsoft.public.word.newusers:

They refined Search in the new version and unlike the previous - it
actually works!! (Although I don't think Microsoft can ever replace
Google...<g>)

.... unless they buy it.

And when they buy Electrolux, Microsoft will finally make products that
don't suck ;-)

(just a joke - don't shoot me please)

 

[Amedee Van Gasse]

Graham Mayor shared this with us in microsoft.public.word.newusers:

Google have royally screwed up the newsgroup search function; and the
main search function of Google is being rapidly swallowed by
advertising. Greed may yet kill the usefulness of Google.

I respectfully disagree with you on that matter.
Yes, there is advertising on Google.
And no, it does not interfere with my searches.
But your mileage may vary...