Can't open files from a different version saved to 2000 format

[Julie]

Hi,

I am having problems opening a file sent to me by someone using Publisher
2003. I have Publisher 2000. She saved to the 2000 format, but it says that I
cannot open files from a different version. The document shows up in the
preview area, but will not open. She even tried to save it to the 98 format,
but it still will not open.

Any ideas?

 

[Mary Sauer]

If you have Norton anti-virus software, disable "script blocking", in Norton options,
misc., disable "Office Plug-in" as well.

 

[Julie]

Thanks, but I do not have Norton. I am using AVG anti-virus.

 

[Julie]

Thanks, but I do not have Norton. I use AVG anti-virus software.

Julie

 

[Mary Sauer]

Disable your anti-virus long enough to see if the file will open. I know McAfee has a
script blocking feature, could be AVG is preventing your opening the file.
If your sender has used WordArt within the 2003 document along with other images you
could have problems opening the file. Have the sender delete the WordArt and see if
you can open it then. Or have your sender download the WordArt compatibility tool and
use it instead of the WordArt feature in Publisher 2003.

Publisher 2003/2002 Add-in: WordArt Compatibility
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...1b-a37d-4586-a1a7-54bbea375ae2&DisplayLang=en

 

[Julie]

Disabled anti-virus and the sender deleted all images and WordArt that may
have prevented the opening of the file, but the file still will not open. I'm
not sure if this would make a difference, but I can see the preview of the
document when I go to open it from inside Publisher.

Thanks.

 

[Mary Sauer]

Julie, Send me the file, I will try to open it. gsauer at columbus dot rr dot com

Another thing you can try, disable your printer before you open the file,Publisher
saves printer information within each document. You can also go to view, picture
display, click hide pictures.

 

[Mary Sauer]

I converted this file successfully. The original had 16 fonts I did not have on my
machine, I converted them all to Times New Roman and saved it as a 2000 file. Julie
was able to open it.

 

[Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]]

Holy fonts batman. No wonder someone had a problem. Why on earth would one
have 16+ fonts in a publication?!

--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]]

I think the most I've ever used might have been 10 - and I don't usually use
that many. I try to keep it under 5 fonts in a 20 page newsletter.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

 

[Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]]

JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP] wrote:
|| I think the most I've ever used might have been 10 - and I don't
|| usually use that many. I try to keep it under 5 fonts in a 20 page
|| newsletter.

3 is my usual max.
--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.

 

[Frank]

I think the most I've ever used might have been 10 - and I don't usually use
that many. I try to keep it under 5 fonts in a 20 page newsletter.

Pro-designers tell me 3 is the rule of thumb generally speaking for good
design qualities.
Frank

 

[Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]]

Woo hoo! That makes me a pro!!!!!!!!! NOT )

--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]]

I've used different fonts to announce different classes. For example, we had
a class called "Jack Frost" so I used a font that looked like it had icicles
hanging from the letters. One newsletter had about 5 or 6 different classes.
Normally I use one font for the articles, one for the headlines, and maybe 2
or 3 to call attention to special announcements. (A lot depends on my mood
too. If I'm tired or cutting the deadline kind of close, I'm not going to
bother finding the "perfect font". They'll get Comic Sans MS.)