How do I disable "repaginating"?

[Repaginating]

Just got new laptop with Windows 7. Working in a very large file (12,000
pages, all text) and everytime I cut and paste anything into it the doc
freezes while "repaginating" for several minutes to 5, 10, or just locks-up
frozen and I have to shut down. Enormously frustrating! Need to work in the
large file, though, and had no problems on old computer's microsoft word
program (XP, 2003?). The new laptop is powerful (Intel Core2, 320 GB hard
drive, 4GB memory, etc.) so thought this wouldn't happen. Anyone -- please
help!
T.O.

 

[Peter T. Daniels]

If you can work in Normal View (pre-2007) or Draft View (Word2007), it
shouldn't do that.

 

[macropod]

Hi,

You need to set the 'View' to 'Normal' or 'Outline', then go to Tools|Options|General and uncheck 'background repagination'.

You cannot switch off 'background repagination' for the 'Print Layout' or 'Web Layout' views.

A 12,000 page document suggests a lot of eggs in one basket. Good luck. I hope you're doing regular backups.