How do I change word 2007 to file other than in short file name

[steve]

I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to
save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it please ??

Regards Steve

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Short format? What's that?

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

 

[steve]

When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4
extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance
" document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters.

Steve

Short format? What's that?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to
save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it
please ??

Regards Steve

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

With Word closed, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the
WINWORD.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in something like
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12"). Right-click on
winword.exe, then left-click on Properties | Compatibility tab. If the
"Run this program in compatibility mode" box is checked, uncheck it.

When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4
extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance
" document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters.

Steve

:

Short format? What's that?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to
save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it
please ??

Regards Steve

 

[steve]

Thanks Garfield, but its not checked. Its this 2007 version, sometimes wish
newer upgrated !

Steve

With Word closed, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the
WINWORD.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in something like
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12"). Right-click on
winword.exe, then left-click on Properties | Compatibility tab. If the
"Run this program in compatibility mode" box is checked, uncheck it.

When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4
extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance
" document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters.

Steve

:

Short format? What's that?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


in message
I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to
save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it
please ??

Regards Steve

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

Please quote exactly and completely the error message you get when you
try to enter a long file name.

Thanks Garfield, but its not checked. Its this 2007 version, sometimes wish
newer upgrated !

Steve

:

With Word closed, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the
WINWORD.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in something like
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12"). Right-click on
winword.exe, then left-click on Properties | Compatibility tab. If the
"Run this program in compatibility mode" box is checked, uncheck it.

When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4
extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance
" document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters.

Steve

:



Short format? What's that?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


in message

I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to
save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it
please ??

Regards Steve

 

[steve]

I think I've sorted it. I had created a template and saved as 97 / 2003 so
that it could be shared. I then went on to use the document and as I saved as
2007 it said too many characters. Normal saving and creation works fine.
Teething problems I think as I'm getting used to it.

Thanks for your assistance

Steve

Please quote exactly and completely the error message you get when you
try to enter a long file name.

Thanks Garfield, but its not checked. Its this 2007 version, sometimes wish
newer upgrated !

Steve

:

With Word closed, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the
WINWORD.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in something like
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12"). Right-click on
winword.exe, then left-click on Properties | Compatibility tab. If the
"Run this program in compatibility mode" box is checked, uncheck it.


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When I try and save the program responds I have only 8 characters plus 4
extention, i.e. document.docx I cannot save for instance
" document one 12-12-07.docx " two many characters.

Steve

:



Short format? What's that?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


in message

I have Word 2007, still getting used to new menu setup. However it wants to
save everything in short format and I want long, how can I change it
please ??

Regards Steve