proportions of displayed page

[Guest]

In Word 2003 the shape of a page as displayed on the screen (both in editing
mode and in print preview) is elongated. A displayed A4 page looks taller and
narrower than in real life. Is this usual? Can it be adjusted?

 

[Stefan Blom]

Word could be reserving space for the track changes/comments balloons.
Have you tried turning them off in Tools | Options, Track Changes tab?

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Stefan Blom
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[Guest]

Thanks Stefan - but this makes no difference

Word could be reserving space for the track changes/comments balloons.
Have you tried turning them off in Tools | Options, Track Changes tab?

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[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

No, both balloon space and hiding "white space" result in a document that is
shorter and wider than normal, not taller and thinner.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
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[Stefan Blom]

Is the problem with all documents? Then, reinstalling the printer
driver could be worth trying.

If the problem is with a specific document, and the settings in File |
Page Setup (margins, paper size, etc.) seem correct, then you could
try the following: On the Format menu, click Columns. Click the "One"
option, even if it already appears to be selected, and click OK.

If the above doesn't help, take a look at
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/CorruptDoc.htm.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


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[Tony Jollans]

Is this just in Word, or everything (and perhaps you just notice it in
Word)?

If you run a modern 5:4 ratio monitor at a 4:3 resolution (1024*768 perhaps)
you will see this effect.