Having no problems until once again that slider on the left side decided
to disappear;
then somehow it re-appeared, but now is only 1/2 the length size,
rather than extending the length of the space on the left side,
it's 1/2 the size & is in a floating (?) rather than stable
ah, the paper age vs. the computer age ;-)
Although the computer's HD - even the external HDs - can wear out,
the document itself can't;
just be sure you have this - & all others - saved, so if one
begins to fail, you're still able to continue functioning as before.
to
architectural scale.
From: Regina Henschel <rb.hensc...@t-online.de>
Date: Sun, May 27, 2018 at 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] overlap(?) objects in draw
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Hi anne-ology,
anne-ology schrieb am 27.05.2018 um 19:45:
The best method can't b
The best method can't be done with these computers - I've tried LOs,
as well as others, only to be disappointed yet again;
so my suggestion would be to draw what you have in mind,
then scan this into your machine;
you'll then have what you've
needed, but you can still
obtain the same results with the same number of mouse clicks.
Virgil
On 04/17/2018 11:11 AM, anne-ology wrote:
> Curiously wondering why it's easier to open - if that's even
> possible - more than 1 version of LO
>then going through a
Maybe I understand what you're attempting; I'm confused about
whatever CLI switch is though.
I've only converted PDFs to Word and all appears fine,
so unless there's a bug in your program version, I don't see why
reversing the process should be a problem.
Have you
riguez1...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] [Copying slides from one presentation to
another]
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>, users@global.libreoffice.org
Hi Anne and all:
As I understood you are working with one Presentation file
in a different way, you can find old LibreOffice
releases here:
https://downloadarchive.documentfoundation.org/libreoffice/old/
On 12/04/2018 21:29, anne-ology wrote:
>yes, & thank you for expressing what obviously I was unable to so
do.
>
>There's also a problem
8/2018 03:48 PM, Italo Vignoli wrote:
> On 08/04/2018 20:59, anne-ology wrote:
>
>> The 'file'option is missing in LO 6.0.2.1 (at least on Windows)
> Menu Slide > Insert Slide from File
>
That may work for inserting only one slide, but what Anne wants is to
insert an entire Impr
Thank you for this information;
so sad that it was removed, & now hoping that you might know
which LO edition last had this option so I might change to that one.
And for all those in programming - will LO be putting this option
back into their program?
From: Luuk
yes, Thank You so much for verifying what I was attempting to
express.
What you're able to do on your machine is what I was able to do, but
for some reason am no longer able to so do.
I don't know why this no longer works, & am still hoping that
someone on this list can
Thank you for responding,
but I'm still confused, still inserted below my continued reply,
From: Brian Barker
Date: Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] please help ...
To:
At 14:46 31/03/2018 -0500, you wrote:
... am
users@global.libreoffice.org
Hi,
some feature have moved. Do you remember, in which menu the feature has
been and how it was called in LO 3?
Kind regards
Regina
anne-ology schrieb am 31.03.2018 um 21:46:
... am re-sending because I really would appreciate an answer;
> nary a
... am re-sending because I really would appreciate an answer;
nary a soul has responded yet.
Hoping all is well with all of you,
From: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Subject: query re. LO 5 ...
To: users@global.libreoffi
Maybe I can help,
is the document locked?; if so, then you need ro unlock it first,
if not, then ??
have you gone to the menus for header & footer?, maybe the
changes can be done there?
have you selected all then attempted to apply new information to
the
Here's hoping you'll receive a response soon;
I wish I could help, but I don't know any thing(s) which might
solve your issue.
Surely somebody on this list can help you, I've been awaiting a
response to my query, & still waiting with hopefulness.
From: John Herron
... this new version seems to be lacking a great feature which I
enjoyed in the LO 3;
back then, & on the MsFt-compatible computer, I was able to
make PPs, saving each version then I would place each of these together to
save only the best parts.
But this feature seems
And I agree with you;
I've always followed Matthew 6:
so I've been following with amusement this discussion, which keeps
reminding me of:
"To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary.
"To one without faith, no explanation is possible." [Thomas
yes & no.
Suggestions:
(1) If you go to the Apple 'store', you should find that Pages is
one of the free programs you can download.
(2) LO has a Mac version which I would think would open any Mac
document,
hopefully someone with more knowledge
maybe I can help here - after finally getting a Mac, I found that I
needed to keep a MsFt machine in order to have these computers
'communicate. ?';
I found that by using DropBox or Google's Drive I could swap
files but if I wanted to access something saved on an external HD, then
If your external HD has LO, then there shouldn't be a problem.
Question: is there some reason you're using .midi rather than
another sound application?;
.midi programs are outdated, since they supposedly don't have the
actual sound, rather merely text.
Hoping this
From my experience,
I would say you've uncovered a 'bug' since the name of the image
should only appear if the image cannot for some reason.
Here's hoping you can find a solution anon,
From: gordon cooper
Date: Sun, Jul 23, 2017 at 5:23 PM
Using a MsFt product that's 21 years old is bound to cause problems.
From: Concerned Citizen <ibeconcer...@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jul 16, 2017 at 4:02 AM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Problem with LibreOffice 5
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Windows NT 4. Released i
Curiously wondering if you're saying one can go to MsFt's heads with
problems & these will be fixed pronto;
if so, I'd like to hear an example of when you so did.
And just what is NT4???
From: Concerned Citizen
Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 12:36
Hoping you locate the problem anon, so you may again enjoy this
amazing medium.
From: Huntly Ness <huntlyhuntlyn...@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: Urgent LibreOffice 5.2.5.1.
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Hello anne-ology,
Thank you fo
Unless you somehow deleted LO, then it should still be on your
machine with all its files intact.
What machine do you have?; if a MsFt WIN product, then go to the
'start' ... then either
(1) 'search' for one of the files which were in LO ... this will
lead you to where its
I think you're referring to that spell checker option;
for some reason, it's one of the default settings in programs &
browsers;
but it can be turned off by going to properties.
For some reason, computer 'experts' must not know how to spell, nor
remember when to
Not really sure what you're attempting to do with Mac,
but having just switched to a Mac, I've found that when I open a
previous document, it opens in the Mac version.
I'm keeping the IBM-compatible for off-line use. ;-)
From: Andreas Formiconi
Date:
So sorry you're having problems;
My suggestion though would be to convert these .eps images to an
updated image,
(1) before you discover these have allowed some hacker into your
machine;
(2) to become more compatible with those to whom you transfer
data -
possibly
your spam folder has been re-set where it collects even those
not really spam;
your ISP is at fault - either not sending what it claims as
spam or losing e-mails in some glitch or ???;
??? - these 'bits & bytes' sometime seem to have a
gracias.
From: jorge <jrodrigue...@cpcecr.com>
Date: Wed, May 3, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Survey about LibreOffice
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Cc: users@global.libreoffice.org
Hi Anne:
About:
(1) Yes, I'm not an en
I too tried -
(1) I'm assuming your attempt at placing this into English is due to
a limited knowledge of our complicated language;
the beginning question marks & other symbols throughout are
superfluous.
(2) the button at the end - containing more symbols - I
yes,
on Apple's MacIntosh, this is simple ... it's one of the
advantages, I've discovered in finally making the decision to purchase ;-)
on MsFt's, it's a matter of re-sizing each window then keeping
each running. ;-)
From: Cley Faye
Date:
Your message seems to have gotten lost in these bits & bytes. ;-)
Hopefully, now someone in the know will respond to your query.
My only suggestion - if you could contact the company who makes this
piece of software, talking with a live person, have him walk you through
Maybe I can answer some of your questions,
[see below]
From: nasrin khaksar
Date: Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 1:33 PM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] questions about libreoffice shortcuts and
installation
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
hello every one.
i
wrote:
> On 2/14/2017 5:20 PM, anne-ology wrote:
>
>> what would you do if the power grid went out, leaving you with no
>> access to your data?
>>
>
> Summer: I would mix a big gin and tonic and relax while contemplating
> what would happen to civilization.
There could be at least 2 options for you:
(1) can you revert your machine to an earlier date, when the
previous version was?
[just be sure to save anything which might be newer than
that date and/or back-up your system first]
(2) the LO site should have
Just 'searched' for 'listening modes' & 'listening modes in LO';
under the first, there are numerous manuals, etc. - under the
second, nil.
Hoping this helps you locate that for which you're searching,
From: Jim
Date: Thu, Feb 2, 2017 at 8:02 PM
If you're referring to LO's Impress, then chances are you clicked on
something accidently;
if you're referring to another part of LO, then maybe/maybe not.
This is one of the reasons, I flipped over to videos from PPs ;-)
[I never remembered how to get whatever
Do you know what moderation means?
moderation := "the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in
one's behavior or political opinions"
From: toki
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] in response ...
To:
Cc:
les.sch...@documentfoundation.org>
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] in response ...
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Hello Tom,
It seems that the problem Brian highlighted is a bit different and is a
recurring one. Anne-ology does not seem to understand her
users@global.libreoffice.org
On 01/30/2017 07:13 PM, anne-ology wrote:
>with all sincerity, & confused by your attitude,
Good list moderators _NEVER_ post messages to the list, except when the
question specifically is about their moderation practices.
More pointedly, the ideal list moderato
<je...@lang.hm>
Date: Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] in response ...
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
The tool you use to send email replies does not create References or
In-Reply-To headers. That is what breaks threads. The best email tools use
those h
Ah, so glad your computer is back with its files intact.
And thank you for letting me know.
From: Gareth Walters <garethwalt...@myphone.coop>
Date: Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: Access to Libre Office files
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Thanks
... this message was waiting for 2 days to be released to the list;
when I opened it to see if it was junk or not, I was
surprised to see that someone had posted a query.
Since I thought I might be able to help, I responded to it.
I responded to the original
maybe I can help -
did you perchance save this document in an unknown format? -
there are numerous extensions of which you can choose, but some
might not work with your particular set-up/machine.
do you still have the original document?
do you have
This list has been fairly quiet recently, but that might change at
any time ;-)
From: Tom Davies
Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Hello - New Signup
To: Mike Adams
Cc: "users@global.libreoffice.org"
Does 'select all' then choosing the options you prefer not work?
From: Mike Scott
Date: Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 3:07 AM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] keeping styles up-to-date
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Hi all; I've a bit of an issue in keeping styles
Just hold CTRL key, or the left mouse key, & keep scrolling down; or
choose 'select all' from the menu ;-)
From: ptoye
Date: Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 10:15 AM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] Re: Problems exporting and importing a dialogue
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
I
Some thoughts -
Whenever I want to add something to another file, I merely 'copy &
paste' -
does this not work in your case?
If you're attempting to upload a file where the first file still
exists,
then the new one will either replace the original or
For me, the safest & easiest way is to use CCleaner which can be
safely located through Gizmo's http://www.techsupportalert.com/
Just download -> install -> leave settings as are -> click analysis
(nothing will be erased but you'll see what they could erase) -> if you
should happen
Thinking the list should be aware of this, I'm sending to the list.
In response to you, Brian Barker - who doesn't seem to be listed as
a moderator BTW, I'm copying here part of the rules:
"To release it to the list, please send a message to <> which can usually be
done simply by
Many on this list use LO writer, etc. - although many do not live in
California;
If you ask your question(s) here, I - & I'm sure others - will be
glad to offer helpful advice.
From: Dan Devor
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Cc:
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2016
protection
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Sorry for the late reply, anne-ology, I haven't been able to get back to
this.
This is an internal use document only, so once it is finished, there will
be no need to change the document, unless some needed modification is
discovered later.
The fill
When switching from one program to another, you'll have problems ...
... ...
LO is compatible when others cooperate ... MsFt does not believe
in compatibility since they want all to use their products - ditto with
Apple's products although not to the same degree,
see
Click on the menu options ... scroll to 'save as' (if you wish it
saved on your machine)
or 'send as' ->then your e-program should open ...
if it doesn't, then open your e-program & either send the document
or the link to the document (if uploaded to one of these 'clouds'
You could add a password which should lock the document;
then when the receiver reads the document, he should be able to
copy it to his machine, make any additions & send back to you;
then you can make the changes to the table & re-send/upload.
I don't know
Went on-line to see what F-Droid is - it's supposedly a directory of
various software;
therefore why is it up to LO users to update their directory.
For this reason, I ignored the request to post this message to this
list;
but since someone did post it, I'm
Of the 3, only the first is a viewable image; the other 2 state not
available, ...
the 2nd shows a menu ... the 3rd shows a blank box.
Did you draw these then upload to the computer? -
if so, then re-scan then re-upload.
did you use some computer program
my question has been/is as to why anyone would use a spell checker
...
I think we should reinstate phonics in schools so the youth can
once again learn how to read & spell; reinstating Latin & Greek as well.
From: John Willerton
Date: Sat, Sep 24,
I've never seen any triangle ... yellow or otherwise ;-)
But if you're seeing something as to date & time, then possibly
you've set that option to appear;
suggestion: go to the menu line & check that each option is set
according to the way you prefer.
From: Séamas Ó
Sounds as if you must have uncovered a bug in the system ;-(
This is one of the things I thought LO could do,
but preferring to manually do so myself, I've never checked out
LO's method;
maybe my method takes a few seconds longer, but i know it's done
according
anon;
the reason I keep my replies cc'd to the list.
From: charles meyer <reachmepl...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] any VLC Media users - enlarging view
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Downloaded 2.2.4, pressed Shift/Z - s
Yes, you can enlarge videos in VLC
BTW - you're running an old version; the latest version is 2.2.4
From: charles meyer
Date: Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 4:13 PM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] any VLC Media users - enlarging view
To: "users@global.libreoffice.org"
Maybe someone else will respond eventually with further help.
Meanwhile, I'll attempt to explain further,
[see interspersed below]
Hoping this helps,
From: rouch...@talktalk.net
Date: Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 4:31 AM
Subject: Re:
Sounds to me as if you've either uncovered a bug or contracted some
virus,
therefore, I would suggest:
(1) if a bug, then revert back to a previous version before this
occured;
(2) if a virus, then run the various A-V programs until your system
is again clean.
Maybe you can find that which you seek, here -
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/quotes/default.asp
From: Chris Henderson
Date: Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 5:11 AM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] SMF Extension for stocks not working on
Australian stocks
To:
I've never done this in LO, but IrfanView - & XnView - has the
ability to write something upon an image;
these - and maybe others - can be found at Gizmo's
http://www.techsupportalert.com/
From: lambertus
Date: Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 6:41 PM
Subject:
So glad you found what will work for you; thanks for letting me know.
From: Pat Brown <mistyha...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Sorting in Writer
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Thanks for this. What Piet showed me was
Well, I've done this for any number of lists; sorted in various ways
...
once it's done, it's much easier to locate what you have & much
easier to maintain the list.
The manual method is somewhat quicker if you use (1) the 'find' to
sort;
(2) maybe doing a
another good reason to use LO !!!
From: V Stuart Foote
Date: Tue, May 31, 2016 at 9:14 PM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] Re: Thank goodness for opening legacy formats
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Well sure. But remember, even if some of the "legacy"
Any competent lawyer - & these are fewer & fewer - will tell you
that any legal document can be typed in various ways as long as the various
points are stated succinctly;
therefore, whether the document is hand-written on a legal
pad or typed via a typewriter or through the
If you can switch back to WIN7, my suggestion would be to do so.
From: Rogier F. van Vlissingen
Date: Tue, May 17, 2016 at 6:05 AM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] HP Officejet Pro 8630 overprinting lines in LO
on Win 10
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Since switching
<p_mirow...@bentaxna.com>
Date: Mon, May 16, 2016 at 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Calling all Graphics People
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Have you tried Krita: https://krita.org/
On 5/14/2016 12:50 PM, anne-ology wrote:
yes, I've done this.
>
>
l Graphics People
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
Sounds like an interesting project.
Which program did you choose to convert your scanned photo into a
black-white sketch?
As a struggling actor years ago, one time I was sneaking my 8 x 10 glossy
in for a small role being cast at Wa
Curiously wondering why you'd want this to be dimmed;
if it were so, then you would be unable to save the document ;-)
From: Taang Zomi
Date: Sun, May 15, 2016 at 12:11 PM
Subject: Fwd: [libreoffice-users] Re: The Save Tool could not be dimmed
To:
yes, I've done this.
I have yet to locate a computer program which can even equal
free-hand drawing ;-)
From: charles meyer
Date: Thu, May 12, 2016 at 1:20 PM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] Calling all Graphics People
To: "users@global.libreoffice.org"
Irfanview as well as XnView each will play videos, etc. ... VLC is
also a highly ranked program for videos;
these can be located, along with commentary, through Gizmo's -
http://www.techsupportalert.com
Hoping this helps,
From: Fernand Vanrie
Date:
:44 PM
Subject: Re: free text editor (was: [libreoffice-users] delete hidden
formated text in odt)
To: anne-ology <lagin...@gmail.com>
I've been using NoteTab (from Fookes Software, in Switzerland) for several
years now as my text editor. After using the free version (NoteTab Light)
for a
Just a thought:
maybe make whatever table(s) you want
then save as an image
then upload to the PP.
Hoping this helps,
From: mgagnonlv
Date: Sun, May 1, 2016 at 6:46 PM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] Impress and Base working
If you're referring to eliminating the formatting, then I think
you'll have a non-formatted document;
if so, then using a simple text document should do this.
The only one I know that still exists is Notepad - once placed on
all MsFt machines, but now not;
I
From a different perspective, a resume should not resemble a page
from a printed book, rather a resume should resemble a single letter to a
single company, or whatever. I know many who see those resumes resembling
a printed page, and pitch it in the trash.
Now, in continuing, see
Beautifully expressed;
how this amazing medium was initially used is how it should
continue - free for all to share information.
From: J.B. Nicholson
Date: Sun, Apr 17, 2016 at 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: image-map in pdf?
To:
ct: Re: [libreoffice-users] Making LO look nice
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
On Friday 15 Apr 2016 18:14:56 anne-ology wrote:
>Not sure as to what you're referring, but if you don't like the
> font, just click on that setting & choose one which suits you for your
> purpose
Not sure as to what you're referring, but if you don't like the
font, just click on that setting & choose one which suits you for your
purpose; if you don't like the background, you can change this as well; ...
etc. ... just click on the various settings & choose what suits you.
I would guess you've uncovered a bug ;-)
From: Kruno
Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] Changing view from Handsout to Normal triggers
master slide
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Hi,
I'm viewing a presentation now in LO 5.1.2 and if
blem?
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
On 2016/04/07 0:16, anne-ology wrote:
> [yet another program?]
>
SpiderOak is not a program but a cloud storage service like Dropbox.
What I save on one computer will be synchronized (AND older versions
archived) with my other computers.
Maybe I can help,
[see notes interspersed below]
From: Thomas Blasejewicz
Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 7:50 AM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] file format problem?
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Good evening
I am not sure whether this is a LibreOffice (?)
From where did you download LO?; if not from there actual site, then
the version may be corrupt -
suggestion: go to the LO site & re-download allowing this one to
take over the LO you presently have on your machine,
Hoping this helps,
From: Henry Sikkema
I've attempted to translate this;
(see below)
She seems to think there is a LO 13 ???
From: "VERONICA FERNANDEZ NUÑEZ"
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
Cc:
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2016 21:03:41 +0200
Subject: [libreoffice-users] DUDA
Hola, os
strange, but maybe I can help,
[see comments interspersed below]
From: Eric Beversluis
Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 2:29 PM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] Select/copy content of a comment
To: users@global.libreoffice.org
How do I select and copy
Maybe I can help;
(1) the best video player I've found to view any of this media is
VLC;
this can be found with reviews at the Gizmo's site -
http://www.techsupportalert.com
for further response, see interspersed below,
From: Sven Arvidsson
Since I have been/am an editor, seems to be right up my alley ...
and I'd be glad to help - just let me know what-, when-, how-ever,
[further comments below]
From: Tom Davies
Date: Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 7:14 AM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] Volunteers
Ah, seems as if the pre-computer method was much simpler ...
each time I drew a plan, all I needed was a straight-edge &
pencils ;-)
From: Regina Henschel
Date: Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Objects in Draw move
How can this be the fault of the USofA ???
As for preparing grammatically correct footnotes:
these can be made in a number of ways, but should be done the
same within any single document.
From: Urmas
Date: Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 12:57 PM
Subject:
When clicking on this URL, a blank box appears ...
then clicking on the file icon, 4 images are listed, but none are
available to open.
What are we supposed to see & what is your question?
or are you checking to see if they are hidden?
From: Amit Rane
My Germanic language ability is limited to this translator, but I'll
attempt to respond using this;
maybe someone else - on this list or on the German list - will be
more thorough -
see interspersed below within my response:
From: Peter Heinicke
Maybe others will answer your questions more fully;
meanwhile, I'll attempt to so do -
[see interspersed below]
From: nasrin khaksar
Date: Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:23 AM
Subject: [libreoffice-users] two accessibility questions and two general:
Since attachments are not allowed on this list, you'll need to send
a URL in order for the list to view whatever.
Hiding a section in LO's Impress can be accomplished by merely
clicking on the slide you wish hidden;
hiding in other LO parts can be accomplished through
First, welcome.
Second, attachments are not acceptable,
so you'll need to place any document somewhere where you can then
include the URL for viewing by the list.
Now, to make tabs: you should notice upon opening LO, the list of
menu options at the top. Checking
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