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How do I format a CD booklet in Microsoft Word?
OK, Suzanne, thanks. GEEZ! I sure got myself in trouble for THAT statement,
didn't I? WOW! I've beengetting attacked by every Microsoft freak in the world, I think! Gosh! I guess I'm really sensitive after all the lust for money I've been around here in Switzerland, where the national pastime is ripping of foreigner's life's savings. Sorry about that, Suzanne. Now go listen to my music and see what a nice guy I am at: www.cdbaby.com/mbw See? Michael "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: As others have said, you took personally Doug's standard signature block, which appears on every post. I have had posters similarly fail to understand the warning in my sig ("Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit."). Anyone who posts consistently in these NGs is very familiar with the phenomenon of getting email that begins, "I saw that you have posted a lot of answers in the newsgroups, so I am hoping you can help me with my problem." If I send any answer at all, it is likely to be, "When I see your question in the newsgroups, I will be happy to answer it." Obviously, the signature block becomes more prominent (and hence subject to misunderstanding) when a reply is short, and many of mine are because, when possible, I refer users to an online article that will provide a more thorough answer. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" . com wrote in message ... When someone writes about my "availing" myself of his "services" for a simple question asked at a newsgroup, and not of this person at all, yes, he is rude, and this is really none of your business. Get it" MBW "jaartee" wrote: Michael, You are out of line. Just because you don't understand doesn't make everyone else stupid and rude. A 'ruler' is a linear measuring device, and he is simply telling you to measure the case. So measure the case! -- jaartee Fellow user "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" wrote: Your response sounds like a joke, and that is how I take it. I also do not wish to "avail" msyelf of your "services". If I wish to pay a consultant for such a simple question, I guarantee you, you'll be the last person on earth I will consider. I'd rather buy another program than to pay such a rude person anything at all. MBW "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote: Use a ruler and measure the case into which you want to insert the booklet. -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" . com wrote in message ... Hi, Suzanne! Thanks for your response. I am in Europe, and everything is metric. I just want to create a simple music CD booklet which will contain the lyrics to some of my songs. If I can get as far as you've directed me (hopefuully) please tell me in .mm what measurements I should use to create a music CD booklet. I also have Publisher, if you think that would be better. Thanks, Michael www.cdbaby.com/mbw "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: If you have Word 2002 or above, use the "Book fold" feature. If an earlier version, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting...etPrinting.htm. Very likely you will have to set your booklet up with larger margins on a larger paper size, then trim accordingly. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" . com wrote in message ... Thanks for you answer, but I'm sorry. I don't understand it. I'm a techno-dummy. I only know enough to get by. Can you tell me where to get a CD booklet templet or something" It'll be about 10 or 12 pages. I have it saved as a Word document. You can also e-mail me directly at: Thanks, Michael www.cdbaby.com/mbw "Graham Mayor" wrote: A CD booklet is essentially a two fixed size cell table with a border as a cutout guide and can be printed on any paper size that will fit it. Word is a poor tool for this job. Publisher is better, but Surething CD labeller is *much* better. If you have Nero, it too has a labelling tool that you could use. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Michael www.williamsmusic.net wrote: How do I format a CD booklet in Microsoft Word? The only paper formats I see are U.S. letter and legal and A4. |
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How do I format a CD booklet in Microsoft Word?
P.S. AFter five years of trying to find an American lawyer with the guts to
help me fight the evil Swiss, I now have a lawyer from Alabama. Smile, Suzanne! Michael waw.williamsmusic.net "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: As others have said, you took personally Doug's standard signature block, which appears on every post. I have had posters similarly fail to understand the warning in my sig ("Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit."). Anyone who posts consistently in these NGs is very familiar with the phenomenon of getting email that begins, "I saw that you have posted a lot of answers in the newsgroups, so I am hoping you can help me with my problem." If I send any answer at all, it is likely to be, "When I see your question in the newsgroups, I will be happy to answer it." Obviously, the signature block becomes more prominent (and hence subject to misunderstanding) when a reply is short, and many of mine are because, when possible, I refer users to an online article that will provide a more thorough answer. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" . com wrote in message ... When someone writes about my "availing" myself of his "services" for a simple question asked at a newsgroup, and not of this person at all, yes, he is rude, and this is really none of your business. Get it" MBW "jaartee" wrote: Michael, You are out of line. Just because you don't understand doesn't make everyone else stupid and rude. A 'ruler' is a linear measuring device, and he is simply telling you to measure the case. So measure the case! -- jaartee Fellow user "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" wrote: Your response sounds like a joke, and that is how I take it. I also do not wish to "avail" msyelf of your "services". If I wish to pay a consultant for such a simple question, I guarantee you, you'll be the last person on earth I will consider. I'd rather buy another program than to pay such a rude person anything at all. MBW "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote: Use a ruler and measure the case into which you want to insert the booklet. -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" . com wrote in message ... Hi, Suzanne! Thanks for your response. I am in Europe, and everything is metric. I just want to create a simple music CD booklet which will contain the lyrics to some of my songs. If I can get as far as you've directed me (hopefuully) please tell me in .mm what measurements I should use to create a music CD booklet. I also have Publisher, if you think that would be better. Thanks, Michael www.cdbaby.com/mbw "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: If you have Word 2002 or above, use the "Book fold" feature. If an earlier version, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting...etPrinting.htm. Very likely you will have to set your booklet up with larger margins on a larger paper size, then trim accordingly. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Michael www.williamsmusic.net" . com wrote in message ... Thanks for you answer, but I'm sorry. I don't understand it. I'm a techno-dummy. I only know enough to get by. Can you tell me where to get a CD booklet templet or something" It'll be about 10 or 12 pages. I have it saved as a Word document. You can also e-mail me directly at: Thanks, Michael www.cdbaby.com/mbw "Graham Mayor" wrote: A CD booklet is essentially a two fixed size cell table with a border as a cutout guide and can be printed on any paper size that will fit it. Word is a poor tool for this job. Publisher is better, but Surething CD labeller is *much* better. If you have Nero, it too has a labelling tool that you could use. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Michael www.williamsmusic.net wrote: How do I format a CD booklet in Microsoft Word? The only paper formats I see are U.S. letter and legal and A4. |
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How do I format a CD booklet in Microsoft Word?
So just because you acted like an ass and got called you on it, you now
consider me a Microsoft freak. Ok, as this is neither a barroom or barracks, I will hold close futher opinions of you and suggestions as to what you can do with your music and respectfully retire from the field. |
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How do I format a CD booklet in Microsoft Word?
Gosh, Greg, don't you have a sense of humour?
"Greg" wrote: So just because you acted like an ass and got called you on it, you now consider me a Microsoft freak. Ok, as this is neither a barroom or barracks, I will hold close futher opinions of you and suggestions as to what you can do with your music and respectfully retire from the field. |
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