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Unable to save font size change in footer

I am allowed to change the font size but it wont save. Any hints?

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asked 2026-10-06T16:54:41.8233333+00:00
Christine Muldoon 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-06T18:17:59.78+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Advanced multilevel numbering in word

I have taken over a series of word documents that are numbered in 3 multi-levels by year/month/item. How do I set up the numbering system to 26/10/1 for the first item. I have spent a couple of hours with Copilot who is trying to get %1/%2/%3 working but…

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asked 2026-10-06T17:37:34.9866667+00:00
Parish Clerk 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-06T17:56:45.8+00:00
Jayden-P 3,290 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to avoid the "obj" appearing from a word document in Sharepoint

My team and I are involved in drafting responses to regulators which require collaboration on the same M365 word file. We very often encounter the issue of an "obj" appearing and deleting text, very often happening with footnotes and…

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asked 2026-10-02T15:23:18.04+00:00
Corina Albu (UK) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T23:19:13.0433333+00:00
Hendrix 1,750 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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About Barcode font in Word or Excel.

I would like to print a lot of barcode labels. I try to use excel to store the list of information and then use mail merge to generate for printing. However, the barcode cannot be scanned after printed out. Would any one know the problem or provide other…

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asked 2026-03-12T07:39:25.4466667+00:00
Ka Ho Cheng 570 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-05T18:21:27.96+00:00
John Kral 5 Reputation points
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Error 0xc000142

Good Day, I need help. Everything was working great for the past years. When I turn on my laptop and try to open Outlook, Word, or Excel, it says 'Application Error'. I tried the quick repair and online repair. also error. If I need to reinstall, I lose…

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asked 2025-07-05T08:56:22.22+00:00
Kelsey Holdt 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T11:43:42.6033333+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How unistall word then reinstall it for word 2019 home and business

I brought Office 2019 Home and business. Word will not allow me to start a new document or edit saved word documents. Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and the other apps work. How do I correct this problem

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asked 2026-10-04T19:56:31.8866667+00:00
Kea Carlton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T00:45:17.35+00:00
Suzanne S Barnhill 279.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Word 2609: Save As via registered OOXML export converter silently fails (no error, no file)

Environment: Word for Microsoft 365, Version 2609 (verified 16.0.20430.20118, x64, Current Channel, Windows 11). Regression from Version 2608 (16.0.20326), which works. Repro: Install any third-party Open XML Format external file converter registered…

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asked 2026-10-01T20:42:56.8466667+00:00
Elena 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T22:12:50.4+00:00
Jay1 Tran 1,620 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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File too big to transcribe

How can I do if the file is too big? the file to transcribe is more than 300 MB

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asked 2026-10-02T11:23:10.18+00:00
D'Andrea Barbara Antonietta 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-03T14:50:04.23+00:00
Charles Kenyon 171.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Word Save As PDF Exports to INetCache\Content.MSO with Random Filename Instead of Source Folder

When using Word to save as .pdf a file from a network drive it saves to the location below instead of the source folder, also with a random file name like 1f10f000 , 458d72b7 instead of the original file name. …

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asked 2026-09-15T21:35:17.0733333+00:00
Jeff :) 45 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-02T19:03:34.3966667+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Word documents in SharePoint remain locked for longer than before after use

Word documents in SharePoint remain locked for longer than before after use, causing processes and workflows to be delayed or interrupted

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asked 2026-10-01T06:45:17.3733333+00:00
Norin Lars 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T10:11:55.1+00:00
Darren Bruce 1,830 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Read Only status stays despite not being selected

How to remove "read only" from document when all other efforts fail? No, the "read-only" box is not checked, yet even when editing the Word doc it will lock-up, prevent me from further editing and list itself as "read…

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asked 2026-10-01T20:21:45.2766667+00:00
ICOH 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T20:59:40.29+00:00
Jay1 Tran 1,620 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Printing Issue

I have a booklet that was created by someone else. When I print the booklet in book fold, the numbering of the pages is out of order. When I print it to PDF I see that there is a blank page where it does not belong. So far I have not been able to…

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asked 2026-09-30T17:12:38.7533333+00:00
Church Secretary 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-01T18:51:38.1866667+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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My spelling and grammar checker have stopped operating.

My spelling and grammar checker have stopped operating. No indication of why, I have not changed any set-up. Any ideas ??

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asked 2026-09-30T09:41:47.01+00:00
J. Ian Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T13:45:49.3+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to open Word styles pane automatically

Hi, I use Word for Microsoft 365 MSO (version 2608 Build 16.0.20326.20072). I frequently open many different documents from File Explorer. After reading a document, I close only the document and then open the next one without closing the Word…

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asked 2026-09-25T10:47:21.9833333+00:00
Kuula Juha 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T22:25:37.6433333+00:00
Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Word Headers & Footer Options are missing

I have been using Microsoft Word for years, and suddenly the options for Headers & Footers have disappeared. It now only offers me "More Headers from Office.com". I have no idea why. This applies to old documents and new ones

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asked 2026-03-03T12:18:10.8266667+00:00
Karl 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-09-30T21:24:49.3433333+00:00
Charles Kenyon 171.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Table splits across pages unexpectedly

I have a table in Word that spans several pages, but sometimes a row is split between two pages. Is there a setting that prevents a table row from being separated?

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asked 2026-09-28T02:16:55.72+00:00
Stella Bryant 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-29T05:22:43.9833333+00:00
Hani-Ng 2,070 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Word doc will not save as PDF

I am retrieving the file from a network drive, trying to save as PDF to a different folder on the same network drive and Word will not save it at all. I click save and then go look at the location I chose to save the pdf and it is not there. I've check…

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asked 2026-09-24T20:23:50.0933333+00:00
Ashlie Cormier 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-28T19:18:15.17+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Unable to use Work or Excel

The Word and Excel icons no longer show when I attempt to copy and paste a document on my Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2016.

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asked 2026-09-27T20:38:14.54+00:00
Howard Shipman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-28T17:56:18.23+00:00
Aetherin 2,665 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How can I set the paper size of my document in Word to A5

Hi, I have a document which I want to layout on an A5 paper format. When looking at the options in Layout -> Size, A4 and A3 are an option, but not A5. I understand from previous questions that this is due to my printer settings. However, I do not…

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asked 2026-09-27T10:07:50.65+00:00
Vanden Abeele Alex 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2026-09-27T10:51:35.2333333+00:00
Alina Le 5,505 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Fixing the caption numbering

How do you fix the caption numbering when your next figure capture is not the next in the sequence?

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asked 2026-06-01T23:05:38.63+00:00
Yolanda Thomas 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-27T09:22:53.0433333+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator