At 09:48 AM 9/08/02 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Okay. Have Appleworks 5.0. Need to send out documents in Word. "Save As" >doesn't solve problem because recipient needs abominably long file names, and >when I save as Word it still won't let me enter a 40-character file name. > >So, does this file name limitation stem from OS 9 or from AW 5.0? Can I >solve this problem by my Monday deadline?
If it was AW's limit, just save it under whatever name, then rename it in Finder, just like any other file. However, OS9's Finder has a limit of 32 characters. Since the last four are spoken for (.doc), that leaves 28. Is is such a burden for the recipient to rename them if that's what he really wants? But if you feel he's too stupid/inflexible, then you might consider workarounds. I assume you're sending by email. Then use an intermediary. Email to a friend with Windows or OSX who can rename it to the unfeasibly long name and forward it to your client. There are many ways to do it all yourself via some service with online storage and email. As you appear to be on AOL, can you upload it, rename it, remail it using that? Or some file-sharing thing like Yahoo briefcase where you can upload, rename and then ask your client to download? (Make sure there is some password or other security.) Just ask someone to test it for you on a Windows machine to be sure it works. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
