Microsoft Office XP Professional

[Mary]

I have been trying for so long to get the shortcut bar to
appear upon start-up. With Word 2000, you were able to
go in and just click on the box that said start shortcut
bar at startup. This newer version does not. Therefore,
I am lost at how to do it. I tried run, msconfig, and
checked the appropriate boxes, I think, but when I was
asked to restart the computer, which I did, the shortcut
bar was not there. Can you HELP!

Thanks.

 

[PTT, Inc.]

Two Choices (depends on Windows Operating System):

1. Click "Start", "Programs", "Microsoft Office Tools", "Microsoft Office
Shortcut Bar". Tell it to always open when starting the computer. If that
option is not available, try #2.

2. Open Windows Explorer. Click the "Tools" (or "View") menu and select
"Folder Options". Click the "View" TAB and check the "Show hidden files and
folders". Click "OK" to close out that dialog box. Click the "Search"
button. In the file name box type "msoffice" and search for the file. It
is the executable file that starts the shortcut bar. Once found,
double-click on it to start it. Close Explorer.

Hopefully #1 will work since it is obviously easier! By the way, it is also
a good idea to go back in and "hide" your hidden files and folders so you
don't accidentally delete anything!

Bill Foley
www.pttinc.com