unable to preview files in Word 2007 before opening

[Guest]

In Word 2003 I could preview a file using the preview pane. I found it very
helpful in selecting the correct file I wanted. I've tried, but just cannot
figure out how to make that feature work in Word 2007. Any help must
appreciated.

 

[djprius]

In Word 2007, go to Office Button | Open and the find the View icon
(far right end of toolbar). Click the drop-down arrow. "Preview" is on
the list.

David

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[Guest]

David, thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I've already tried that and
still no preview.

 

[djprius]

What happens? Do you get a message? Are you trying to view .doc and
..docx file types? Are you trying to view through the "save as" box,
rather than the "open" box?

David

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[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

Are you running Vista? If so, take a look at this article and see if it
describes your problem, and if the fix offered helps:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928149

 

[Guest]

I do not get a message of any kind - just a blank preview screen. As to type
of view, I tried viewing all file types, including .doc and .docx, and again
nothing. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Yes, I am running Vista. Though neither Vista nor Office 2007 are beta
release, I tried the resolution in kb/928149, and still a blank preview
screen. Thanks

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

If it's any consolation, I see the same thing here, but intermittently.
After trying the kb928149 solution, the problem went away briefly, but I
suspect that the relief was coincidental, as previews continue to come & go
as if they have a mind of their own.

 

[Guest]

Herb, thanks - that helps. I'm thinking I will install Word 2003. Do you know
of any reason why I can't run both Office 2007 and also [just] Word 2003 on
the same computer?

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

I run both here--often at the same time. They can sometimes get into a tug
of war, but using the NoRereg key can help:

http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com/2007/04/15/word-2007-and-word-2003-coexisting/

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com

Herb, thanks - that helps. I'm thinking I will install Word 2003. Do you
know
of any reason why I can't run both Office 2007 and also [just] Word 2003
on
the same computer?

If it's any consolation, I see the same thing here, but intermittently.
After trying the kb928149 solution, the problem went away briefly, but I
suspect that the relief was coincidental, as previews continue to come &
go
as if they have a mind of their own.

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com

 

[Guest]

OK, sounds good. I think I will just uninstall Word 2007, keeping the rest of
Office 2007. And then install Word 2003 as my only word processor. Thanks...

I run both here--often at the same time. They can sometimes get into a tug
of war, but using the NoRereg key can help:

http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com/2007/04/15/word-2007-and-word-2003-coexisting/

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com

Herb, thanks - that helps. I'm thinking I will install Word 2003. Do you
know
of any reason why I can't run both Office 2007 and also [just] Word 2003
on
the same computer?

If it's any consolation, I see the same thing here, but intermittently.
After trying the kb928149 solution, the problem went away briefly, but I
suspect that the relief was coincidental, as previews continue to come &
go
as if they have a mind of their own.

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
Yes, I am running Vista. Though neither Vista nor Office 2007 are beta
release, I tried the resolution in kb/928149, and still a blank preview
screen. Thanks

:

Are you running Vista? If so, take a look at this article and see if
it
describes your problem, and if the fix offered helps:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928149

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
David, thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I've already tried
that
and
still no preview.

:

In Word 2007, go to Office Button | Open and the find the View
icon
(far right end of toolbar). Click the drop-down arrow. "Preview"
is
on
the list.

David

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02bnnm wrote:
In Word 2003 I could preview a file using the preview pane. I
found
it
very
helpful in selecting the correct file I wanted. I've tried, but
just
cannot
figure out how to make that feature work in Word 2007. Any help
must
appreciated.