I can't get my readability statistics to work

[gdfair]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: intel

I have set my preferences in spelling and grammar to show readability statistics, but after the spell check I either get nothing or if the statistics do show up, they are way off. It will say 100 ease of reading but 0 sentences and give a grade level of .7 for something that reads grade 4.3 on Word 2004. I have to check readability on a machine that still has 2004 on it. Is there another preference somewhere that I am missing?

 

[CyberTaz]

You're missing only a search of the newsgroup which would have filled you in
on the fact that this is a known issue & that MS is aware of same Exactly
when there will be a fix is not yet known. There is an update due for
release on 11 March, but whether it will address this we won't know until it
becomes available.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[gdfair]

You're missing only a search of the newsgroup which would have filled you in

on the fact that this is a known issue

Thanks and sorry, I only searched the forum and not the newsgroups!

 

[CyberTaz]

No problem - just kibitzin' with ya!

 

[joyce Furstenau]

I need the readability statistics for my educational writing job.
Please add my name to the list of folks who miss this tool and would like a fix. I bought a new program but can't use it because it lacks this feature! I know someone over there (Microsoft) is savvy enough to find an answer! Please publish it when they figure it out! Thanks! :smile:

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Joyce -

Just so you're not laboring under a misconception, we don't maintain any
"lists" here nor do we work for MS - we're users of the software just like
you If you have comments for MS you're far better off to use Help> Send
Feedback from the appropriate program's menu bar.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac