I had problems with a 125 page book using Word 2007.  It was an editing 
nightmare.  I've used Word for years and recommend perhaps saving in chapters 
in separate files.  That way a correction on page 87 won't change 
words/pictures or placement on page 50.  You could call BYU Print and Mail at 
801 422-0432 and ask this question.


Carol Boswell


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Subject: [LegacyUG] Publishing hard copy / printed book

I use MS Word 2007. A number of months ago somebody in the LUG mentioned 
limitations or problems with MS Word while assembling a book, and suggested 
another word processing program (possibly an open-source one). I do not 
remember the original question put the LUG, or the alternative word processing 
program.
My basic question is whether others have had problems preparing printed books 
in MS Word. If so, which alternative word processing program would they 
suggest? I get nervous about doing complex things on computers, so try to 
foresee and prevent problems, rather than sorting out messes later on.
I have been gradually preparing pages in MS Word, to be later inserted where 
Place Holder pages have been set aside via the Legacy Publishing Center. In 
them, I have inserted high resolution photos, maps etc. Could large file sizes 
cause problems e.g. Does MS Word have a small clipboard or memory which does 
not handle rearranging chapters or pages with high resolution images?
I presume that when you save a book in the Publication Center as an RTF file, 
it would be compatible with any word processing program.
When everything is just right, I intend to save the whole book as a PDF file 
before printing.
John
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