Global Default Tab Stop Problem

[Domenick]

I have an eight page newsletter, and when I try to change the default tab
stops in Tabs... in the Format menu from 0.5" to 0.25", it works--until I
save the document. As soon as I open it back up, tabs have reverted back to
the 0.5" setting and all the articles, etc. are screwed up. Suggestions?

Also, what is the best way to expand the "padding" between columns in a text
box? Throughout the publication, I use mostly 3 column text boxes. The
interim editor before me would use three separate text boxes, one for each
column, and space as needed. I think this is unnecessary. Is there a better
way?

Finally (heh), how do I gently let the interim editor (an older retiree)
know that I am in charge now, that I appreciate his input, but that he can't
keep running the publication by proxy through me??

The first two questions, obviously, are the serious ones. Thanks for the help!

DPR

 

[Mary Sauer]

What version Publisher?
Do you use the newsletter over and over and resave?
Custom tabs that you previously set in Publisher 2000 are not saved when you
save a publication in Publisher 2002 or in Publisher 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891825/en-us

If you have Publisher 2003 have you installed the service packs?
Issues that are fixed in Publisher 2003 by Office 2003 Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906339/en-us

 

[Mary Sauer]

The column padding is best set in the format text box dialogue. Right click the
text box, format text box, text box tab.

Give your ex-editor some other busy work. Let him do the gossip column or the
Dear Abby...