[libreoffice-users] Which was the last version of LO able to run on Win XP?

2017-10-13 Thread DaveB
Please let's not have discussions about MS having ended support for XP. There are still an enormous number of machines out there running XP SP3 POS Ready 2009, which MS are still actively supporting. MS most recent XP update (October 2017) added support for TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 to XP POS Ready

Re: [libreoffice-users] Which was the last version of LO able to run on Win XP?

2017-10-15 Thread DaveB
On 13.10.2017 16:03, Cley Faye wrote: > 2017-10-13 14:41 GMT+02:00 DaveB <nore...@tasit.net>: > >> Please let's not have discussions about MS having ended support for XP. >> There are still an enormous number of machines out there running XP SP3 >> POS Ready 200

Re: [libreoffice-users] Is there any way to turn off that splash screen?

2017-10-13 Thread DaveB
On 13.10.2017 23:37, MR ZenWiz wrote: > I don't really need to see LO loading and obscuring what happens to be > on my screen. > > Can it be turned off? > > Thanks. > MR Couple of options: 1. Command line or shortcut "--nologo" See:

Re: [libreoffice-users] Executable File?

2018-06-07 Thread DaveB
On 07.06.2018 15:38, Peggy wrote: > I need to choose the file that opens Libre Office writer for a another > program's option. I can't recognize which file it is in my progarms. Can > you tell me the name of the file I should choose? > Thank you, > Peggy Hi Peggy, Assuming you are using some

Re: [libreoffice-users] Installation of LO 6.0.0.3 (x64) on Win10Pro

2018-02-02 Thread DaveB
On 02.02.2018 12:07, Philip Jackson wrote: > I'm mostly using LO on linux but I have kept a version [5.4. ish] of LO > on a Windows box for occasional testing of documents. Having read a > recent post which spoke enthusiastically about some LO 6 features, I > thought I would give it go. > > I

Re: [libreoffice-users] Installation of LO 6.0.0.3 (x64) on Win10Pro

2018-02-02 Thread DaveB
On 02.02.2018 17:27, Philip Jackson wrote: > On 02/02/18 14:22, DaveB wrote: >> The problem does not appear when the en_US Help Pack is installed. > Thanks for that idea, Dave. I just downloaded and installed the en_US > pack and it all works as expected [at least at first glance. t

Re: [libreoffice-users] Style updates in Writer

2018-02-03 Thread DaveB
On 03.02.2018 12:00, Ianseeks wrote: > Thanks for that advice, i'll definitely put my head down and learn more about > styles especially now i know about Ctrl-M etc. > > all the best > > Ian Hi Ian, I don't know if it has already been mentioned, but if you want to get to grips with styles and

[libreoffice-users] Personas

2018-09-27 Thread DaveB
Hi Folks, Firefox Personas (renamed Themes) no longer work in LO and there is a proposal [1] to deprecate or replace them. However, I have 2 in my LO profile on Windows, which I would like to have them in LO on a new Linux install. I have copied the images into the equivalent Linux directory and

Re: [libreoffice-users] Personas

2018-09-27 Thread DaveB
Original Message From: Jean-Francois Nifenecker To: DaveB , LibreOffice Users Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:06:09 +0200 > Hi Dave, > > Le 27/09/2018 à 16:38, DaveB a écrit : >> Hi Folks, >> >> Firefox Personas (renamed Themes) no longer work in LO an

Re: [libreoffice-users] Personas

2018-09-27 Thread DaveB
Hi Jean-Francois, Sadly, it did not work. My results are in-line with your previous message. On 27.09.2018 17:06, Jean-Francois Nifenecker wrote: > Hi Dave, > > Le 27/09/2018 à 16:38, DaveB a écrit : >> Hi Folks, >> >> Firefox Personas (renamed T

Re: [libreoffice-users] Personas

2018-09-28 Thread DaveB
Hi Jean-Francois, You are a champion. After making a couple more changes and taking note of your note about the path (I keep forgetting Linux case sensitivity) IT WORKED!!! :) A bit more below. On 27.09.2018 21:38, Jean-Francois Nifenecker wrote: > Dave, > > Le 27/09/2018 à 20:25, Dave

Re: [libreoffice-users] centring text boxes

2018-09-25 Thread DaveB
On 25.09.2018 09:59, Mike Scott wrote: > Today's daft question. > > Why can't you automatically centre up a text box on the page in Writer? > > If I have an image, I do R-click, Alignment, and pick from a useful > selection of options. > > Try the same on a text box and I get "". > > It makes

Re: [libreoffice-users] Problem with chapter numbering and TOC.

2019-11-18 Thread DaveB
My apologies Regina. I meant to post to the list not to you directly. Regards Dave On 18.11.2019 09:35, DaveB wrote: Original Message From: Regina Henschel [mailto:rb.hensc...@t-online.de] Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2019, 11:55 UTC To:users

Re: [libreoffice-users] Problem with chapter numbering and TOC.

2019-11-18 Thread DaveB
Hi Philip, Thanks for taking the time to reply. My responses are given in-line. On 17.11.2019 16:26, Philip Jackson wrote: > On 14/11/2019 07:58, Dave Barton wrote: >> I have set up chapter numbering as per the help page >> https://tinyurl.com/vsq77lu and created a "New Chapter" page style. >>

Re: [libreoffice-users] Problem with chapter numbering and TOC. {SOLVED}

2019-11-18 Thread DaveB
Original Message From: Regina Henschel [mailto:rb.hensc...@t-online.de] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2019, 12:27 UTC To: DaveB Subject: [libreoffice-users] Problem with chapter numbering and TOC. > Hi Dave, > > answer below. > > > DaveB schrieb am

Re: [libreoffice-users] Problem with chapter numbering and TOC.

2019-11-18 Thread DaveB
On 18.11.2019 14:23, Philip Jackson wrote: > Hi Dave: > > Of course, my note was written before I saw your reply to Regina. It > hadn't been received by the list at that time. > See below for other thoughts: > > On 18/11/2019 10:35, DaveB wrote: >> On 17.11.2019

Re: [libreoffice-users] Problem with chapter numbering and TOC.

2019-11-19 Thread DaveB
On 18.11.2019 19:51, Krunose wrote: > > If I were you, I would make it like this: In Outline and Numbering... > set Level 1 so filed 'Number' is empty. In filed 'before' enter word > 'Chapter' in filed 'After' put 'space'. Click OK. > > Now, leave empty paragraph, next paragraph style as Heading

Re: [libreoffice-users] Reopening document at last saved position

2020-10-15 Thread DaveB
Dave On 15/10/2020 19:17, Steve Edmonds wrote: > Hi Dave, on my 6.4.6.2 it is working as expected. > I have "Use data for document properties" checked. Not sure if it needs > to be. > steve > > On 14/10/2020 02:02, DaveB wrote: >> Clean installs of 6.4.6.2(x64)

[libreoffice-users] Reopening document at last saved position

2020-10-13 Thread DaveB
Clean installs of 6.4.6.2(x64) and 7.0.2.2(x64) on Win 10Pro(2004). User Data in Options has been filled in both cases. For several versions it has been the case that if User Data has been filled, Writer documents would reopen at the same point within the document when it was last saved. Has this

[libreoffice-users] Seeking Documentation Contributors

2020-09-25 Thread DaveB
A new post regarding the Documentation Team Status has been added to TDF Blog: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2020/09/24/documentation-team-status/ The post indicates that good progress has been made towards keeping pace with updating and publishing our documentation in line with

Re: [libreoffice-users] How to Access Edit Mode

2020-09-25 Thread DaveB
On 25/09/2020 18:40, aln wrote: > I wish to edit a Read-Only spreadsheet document, but cannot find the Edit > Mode button - it is not displayed under the Edit tab. How do I get to it? > libreoffice01.JPG >

Re: [libreoffice-users] [Calc] Keyboard shortcut to delete current row when focus on one of its cells?

2020-09-22 Thread DaveB
On 22/09/2020 14:17, Philip Jackson wrote: > On 21/09/2020 22:48, Dave Howorth wrote: >> Well the diagram in the book also has the buttons at the bottom in a >> different order. Either they used a different version of the software, >> or maybe a different desktop environment. The joy of linux:) >>

Re: [libreoffice-users] Create a relative hyperlink to file?

2020-09-20 Thread DaveB
.g. a linked .odt file in > LibreOffice. > > I work on Windows 10. What OS do you use? Perhaps there is an error in > Linux? > > Kind regards > Regina > > DaveB schrieb am 19-Sep-20 um 23:22: >> On 19/09/2020 20:01, Robert Großkopf wrote: >>> Hi Dave, >

Re: [libreoffice-users] Create a relative hyperlink to file?

2020-09-19 Thread DaveB
On 19/09/2020 19:56, Regina Henschel wrote: > Hi Dave, > > please excuse, same in English: No problem. Your English is a million times better than my tiny understanding of German. > Regina Henschel schrieb am 19-Sep-20 um 20:47: >> Hi Dave, >> >> Dave Barton schrieb am 19-Sep-20 um 16:33: >>> I

Re: [libreoffice-users] Create a relative hyperlink to file?

2020-09-19 Thread DaveB
On 19/09/2020 20:01, Robert Großkopf wrote: > Hi Dave, > >> I am trying to create a Writer document with a number of links to files >> in the same directory as the odt file itself. Using absolute paths >> everything works perfectly, but relative links (eg. file://abc.xyz) >> always fail with a

Re: [libreoffice-users] Create a relative hyperlink to file?

2020-09-21 Thread DaveB
Original Message From: Stephan Bergmann [mailto:sberg...@redhat.com] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2020, 13:35 UTC To: LibreOffice Users Cc: Dave Barton Subject: [libreoffice-users] Create a relative hyperlink to file? > On 19/09/2020 16:33, Dave Barton wrote: >> I am trying to

Re: [libreoffice-users] alter appearnce hypertext

2023-08-19 Thread DaveB
On 19/08/2023 17:34, Brad Rogers wrote: On Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:59:11 + DaveB wrote: Hello DaveB, See attached ODT document *All* attachments get stripped on this ML. Yes Brad I am aware of that and have been for many years. I had intended to send the email off-list to Martin

Re: [libreoffice-users] alter appearnce hypertext

2023-08-20 Thread DaveB
On 20/08/2023 09:06, Martin /Nightowl/ Byttebier wrote: Op Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:59:11 + DaveB schreef: Hi Martin, This is how I would do something like you are looking for under Win 10. See attached ODT document. Hope that helps

Re: [libreoffice-users] alter appearnce hypertext

2023-08-20 Thread DaveB
this thread somewhat off-topic. On 20/08/2023 10:06, Steve Edmonds wrote: I have just stuck with TB 102. On 20/08/23 08:13, Lois Shumaker wrote: Any recommendations for a different email client to run with Windows 10? On 8/19/2023 9:49 AM, DaveB wrote: On 19/08/2023 17:34, Brad Rogers wrote

Re: [libreoffice-users] alter appearnce hypertext

2023-08-20 Thread DaveB
On 20/08/2023 10:13, DaveB wrote: On 20/08/2023 09:06, Martin /Nightowl/ Byttebier wrote: Op Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:59:11 + DaveB schreef: Hi Martin, This is how I would do something like you are looking for under Win 10. See attached ODT

Re: [libreoffice-users] alter appearnce hypertext

2023-08-21 Thread DaveB
On 21/08/2023 14:35, Martin /Nightowl/ Byttebier wrote: Op Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:13:12 + DaveBschreef:On 20/08/2023 09:06, Martin /Nightowl/ Byttebier wrote:Op Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:59:11 + DaveBschreef: Hi Martin, This is how I would do

Re: [libreoffice-users] alter appearnce hypertext

2023-08-19 Thread DaveB
Hi Martin,This is how I would do something like you are looking for under Win 10. See attached ODT document.Hope that helps.RegardsDaveFrom:Martin /Nightowl/ Byttebier [mailto:tos4e...@telenet.be] Sent: Saturday, 19 August 2023 at 14:54 UTC

Re: [libreoffice-users] How can I rejoin this list please?

2023-07-06 Thread DaveB
Original Message From: John Kaufmann [mailto:kaufm...@nb.net] Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023, 11:57 UTC To: Budge; LibreOffice Users Subject: [libreoffice-users] How can I rejoin this list please? On 2023-07-06 05:15, Budge wrote: I disconnected a year ago and now wish to

[libreoffice-users] Re: MY DOCX WAS AUTOMATICALLY REDECTED

2023-07-09 Thread DaveB
Reposted - Originally sent from non-subscribed address. Swatee Garsa Wrote: Hey, I Need your support. Yesterday i had saved a file as odt format today when I opened the file, it also completely changed pages were reduced, font style and size was changed. I am a freelancer, I need this file

Re: [libreoffice-users] Calc - Can't highlight a column and set background shading

2023-07-02 Thread DaveB
Hi David Can't recall ever seeing a "Highlight" button in Calc, I think you mean that you previously added the "Background Color" to the toolbar with the "Customise Toolbar" facility. I can't offer much to help you restore your original settings, other than to rename/delete your user

[libreoffice-users] Lost Ability To Open Hybrid PDF in Writer

2023-12-31 Thread DaveB
For a many years I have made use of the facility to export Writer (ODT) files as Hybrid PDF (embed ODF files) and later reopen them in Writer for editing. I have tried numerous options, including a new profile, but the Hybrid PDF always opens in Draw. Any thoughts or pointers about how to

Re: [libreoffice-users] Lost Ability To Open Hybrid PDF in Writer

2024-01-01 Thread DaveB
On 31/12/2023 18:34, DaveB wrote: For a many years I have made use of the facility to export Writer (ODT) files as Hybrid PDF (embed ODF files) and later reopen them in Writer for editing. I have tried numerous options, including a new profile, but the Hybrid PDF always opens in Draw. Any

Re: [libreoffice-users] Lost Ability To Open Hybrid PDF in Writer

2024-01-01 Thread DaveB
On 01/01/2024 14:54, Robert Großkopf wrote: Hi Dave, may be this one: https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=158442 Seems it is fixed for version LO 24.2, but is waiting for review in LO 7.6. Regards Robert Thanks Robert, Yes, it definitely seems to be that one. I don't know

Re: [libreoffice-users] LO 7.6 and Win7pro

2023-11-19 Thread DaveB
Original Message From: Pat Brown [mailto:mistyha...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, 18 November 2023 at 19:41 UTC To: Libre Office Subject: [libreoffice-users] LO 7.6 and Win7pro Are there any issues with running the latest version of LO on a Win 7 machine? None that I have