Change paper size

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On 27/02/08 12:16 AM, in article ee8ed6b.-1 RemoveThis @webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"Flo@officeformac.com" wrote:

> I would like to create a document that is on 11 x 17 inch paper. Could you
> direct me on how to do this. Thank you
> Flo

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Hi-
I have the same issue and the problem is that Word does not have an 11 x 17 inch option. When I select Manage Custom Sizes the dialog boxes exist to specify height and width but they do not allow me to enter values. What I am trying to do is produce a .pdf file that is printer ready, i.e., two 8.5 x 11 pages facing each other on one 11 x 17 sheet. If anyone has any hints I'd be much obliged.

Thanks,
Phil

In article , Flo RemoveThis @officeformac.com
> wrote:
>
> > I would like to create a document that is on 11 x 17 inch paper. Could you
> > direct me on how to do this. Thank you
> > Flo
>
> Go to File -> Page Setup.
>
> The rest is pretty obvious.
>
> --
>
> "It's very hard to be a gentleman and a writer."
> W. Somerset Maugham
>
>
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Actually, Word doesn't have any paper sizes - those in the list are what are
supported by your printer & are supplied by the printer driver:-) The only
"restriction within the program ia a maximum *page* size of 22"x22".

When you go into the Custom Page Size dialog are you clicking the + below
the list before trying to change the dimensions?

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



On 4/28/08 5:12 PM, in article ee8ed6b.2.DeleteThis@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"PP@officeformac.com" wrote:

> Hi-
> I have the same issue and the problem is that Word does not have an 11 x 17
> inch option. When I select Manage Custom Sizes the dialog boxes exist to
> specify height and width but they do not allow me to enter values. What I am
> trying to do is produce a .pdf file that is printer ready, i.e., two 8.5 x 11
> pages facing each other on one 11 x 17 sheet. If anyone has any hints I'd be
> much obliged.
>
> Thanks,
> Phil
>
> In article , Flo.DeleteThis@officeformac.com
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I would like to create a document that is on 11 x 17 inch paper. Could you
>>> direct me on how to do this. Thank you
>>> Flo
>>
>> Go to File -> Page Setup.
>>
>> The rest is pretty obvious.
>>
>> --
>>
>> "It's very hard to be a gentleman and a writer."
>> W. Somerset Maugham
>>
>>
 >> Stay informed about: Change paper size 

OK, here's one I thought would work--it just seems, dare I say it, intuitive that Word 2004 would handle this:

I've created a poster 16" wide by 26" long. I thought it would be no problem to have Word put it out over four or six sheets of 8.5 x 11" paper, carving up the single page into four or six sheets that I could trim, abut, tape, and, cello (or viola!), have my 18 x 26 poster.

Is there any way that Word can handle this? Is it a printer limitation? Program limitation?

And/or are there any workaround, kludges?
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Afraid not, Word will not accommodate anything larger than 22"x22".

You'll need software designed for page layout. If you don't have it & don't
want to obtain it you can do sizes like that in PowerPoint. Use Banner from
the dropdown in Page Setup & specify your dimensions. You'll get an
objection if your printer can't handle the size which you can choose to
ignore. You can also use Excel, but it might be a bit trickier.

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



On 5/15/08 1:48 AM, in article ee8ed6b.4.TakeThisOut@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"The9th@officeformac.com" wrote:

> OK, here's one I thought would work--it just seems, dare I say it, intuitive
> that Word 2004 would handle this:
>
> I've created a poster 16" wide by 26" long. I thought it would be no problem
> to have Word put it out over four or six sheets of 8.5 x 11" paper, carving up
> the single page into four or six sheets that I could trim, abut, tape, and,
> cello (or viola!), have my 18 x 26 poster.
>
> Is there any way that Word can handle this? Is it a printer limitation?
> Program limitation?
>
> And/or are there any workaround, kludges?
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The work-around/kludge is "Use Excel to do this."

Excel can print multiple impressions per page, Word can not.

Cheers


On 15/05/08 3:18 PM, in article ee8ed6b.4.TakeThisOut@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"The9th@officeformac.com" wrote:

> OK, here's one I thought would work--it just seems, dare I say it, intuitive
> that Word 2004 would handle this:
>
> I've created a poster 16" wide by 26" long. I thought it would be no problem
> to have Word put it out over four or six sheets of 8.5 x 11" paper, carving up
> the single page into four or six sheets that I could trim, abut, tape, and,
> cello (or viola!), have my 18 x 26 poster.
>
> Is there any way that Word can handle this? Is it a printer limitation?
> Program limitation?
>
> And/or are there any workaround, kludges?

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