EXP Systems Forum: Lose Word Format

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   I am using the free version and when I convert a Word document formatted for 2 columns, I lose the proper formatting.  The document is a mailing list and lines appear on the next page instead of the proper page.  Any suggestions?

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smokeydog Newbie Joined: 08 Jan 07 Posts: 3	Topic: Lose Word Format Posted: 08 Jan 07 at 8:25PM
	I am using the free version and when I convert a Word document formatted for 2 columns, I lose the proper formatting. The document is a mailing list and lines appear on the next page instead of the proper page. Any suggestions?
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Michel_K17 Moderator Group Forum Administrator Joined: 25 Jan 03 Posts: 1673	Posted: 08 Jan 07 at 10:35PM
	Hi SmokeyDog, I would check that the paper size inside MS Word (File >> Page Setup) matches the paper size of the PDF reDirect Printer (File >> Print >> Printer Properties >> Printing Preferences >> Advanced >> Paper Size). If the paper sizes are not the same, then the problem you described can indeed occur. I hope that helps, but let me know if it does not, and we'll take it from there. Regards, Second, I would check the margins and the print preview to see of
	Michel Korwin-Szymanowski EXP Systems LLC
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smokeydog Newbie Joined: 08 Jan 07 Posts: 3	Posted: 09 Jan 07 at 9:20AM
	Thanks Michel, but I checked those prior to inquiring. Print Preview is perfect. This is driving me crazy. Thanks for helping.
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Michel_K17 Moderator Group Forum Administrator Joined: 25 Jan 03 Posts: 1673	Posted: 09 Jan 07 at 10:52PM
	Hi, Yes, that would drive me nuts too! All I can suggest (if you can) is that you send me the Word file, and I'll give it a go and see if I can duplicate and fix the problem for you. My e-mail address is exp(at)exp-systems.com. Cheers!
	Michel Korwin-Szymanowski EXP Systems LLC
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smokeydog Newbie Joined: 08 Jan 07 Posts: 3	Posted: 11 Jan 07 at 9:41AM
	I really appreciate all of your time devoted to this! I noticed that when you opened my document, the format had also changed. From further experimentation, I found that a Word doc formatted in columns will NOT hold its proper format if the last lines in the column are blank or just show the paragraph marker. By FILLING THE LINE with verbiage, letters or symbols, the format is maintained. Again, thanks for all of your help.
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Michel_K17 Moderator Group Forum Administrator Joined: 25 Jan 03 Posts: 1673	Posted: 11 Jan 07 at 10:19PM
	Sure! I'm glad to hear that you found an explanation and a workaround. Cheers!
	Michel Korwin-Szymanowski EXP Systems LLC
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