Toolbars mask document name

[psgolden]

I recently upgraded to MS Word 2004 for Mac and found a real problem
that I can't solve.

When I go to save a document, or save as a document, the space where
the title goes is covered by the toolbars. Dragging the window down
doesn't help, and closing and then reopening the rulers isn't terribly
efficient. I've posted a screen shot of what it looks like at
http://www.wrl.org/programs/WordWindow.jpg

I can't find anything in the preference that would resolve this.

I'd love to have a solution from others. Thanks in advance.

Patrick

 

[Clive Huggan]

Hello Patrick,

This is a common fault.

Grab the lower toolbar by the grab bar at the left end and move it to the
centre of the screen. Repeat for the upper one. Carefully put them back.
Once they are re-docked, the title bar should move down.

Just an observation: since you have a small screen, there would be an
advantage in reducing the number of buttons on your toolbars so they fit
across in one row. The buttons for save, print, cut, embolden, italicize etc
can go, since they have simple "Command-" keyboard shortcuts that are
Mac-wide, for example. If you're interested in modifying the toolbars,
there's a comprehensive discussion (starting on page 45) in some notes on
the way I use Word for the Mac, titled "Bend Word to Your Will", which are
available as a free download from the Word MVPs' website
(http://word.mvps.org/Mac/Bend/BendWordToYourWill.html).

[Note: "Bend Word to your will" is designed to be used electronically and
most subjects are self-contained dictionary-style entries. If you decide to
read more widely than the item I've referred to, it's important to read the
front end of the document -- especially pages 3 and 5 -- so you can select
some Word settings that will allow you to use the document effectively.]

Cheers,

Clive Huggan
Canberra, Australia
(My time zone is 5-11 hours different from North America and Europe, so my
follow-on responses to those regions can be delayed)
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