Single window/many docs in word 2000

[jbcalg]

dreamboat, and all

i've seen many threads asking about why word2000 insists on opening a separate window for each .doc (...for our convenience n'est-ce pas)

found this page and fix - works nicely - you get one word window and the open docs listed in the 'window' choice on the menu bar - just like old times LOL
this site

it's done through a start up .dot and causes a little 'flash' as you open subsequent docs (think the subsequent window does open, but then closes quickly, leaving access through the first window)

i like it

 

[Anne Troy]

jb: No offense, but I hated that workaround. I have often offered the file to others, they take it, try it, and agree. HOWEVER! Like you, I'm sure there are many others out there that will like it.

 

[jbcalg]

hmmm, it was a new one to me, hadn't seen it/noticed it before

and can't say i'm thrilled with the little 'flash' as a new window is opened, then quickly closed

but i'm also not thrilled with having the task bar cluttered up with multiple words if i'm working on a few docs

hobson's choice - i'll run it for a while, then decide which is the lesser of two evils

 

[Anne Troy]

Hey, I'll prolly be busy next few days, so: Have a happy holiday, JB, and just want to let you know that it's nice to have yet another Office-literate in here that's a regular visitor. I used to hate when I'd miss a day or two only to find "my work" piling up on me. Now, I come in and you've answered questions before I even had a chance. And the best part, your answers are (IMHO) RIGHT.

Very cool.

 

[jbcalg]

LOL

thanks, it's been a long haul since the Word Perfect - Dos days (which was a fine program even in early Windows 3.1 days), and i use the office products constantly - so hopefully i've picked up a few tricks and tips along the way - and i've probably run into a lot of the problem areas too (the hard way of course!)

if you haven't seen them - there's some animated christmas cards by jacquie lawrence that are nice

best wishes and enjoy the spirit of the season.