how do i compare documents side by side

[John]

I'm using Office XP and Windows XP and I want to be able to compare 2
documents side by side. I see the Compare option in Word Perfect but the
option isn't there in Word. It works on my other laptop but it doesn't work
on this one. I do have a widescreen monitor if that matters. Is there
something I need to do to make the COMPARE option appear in the Windows menu?

 

[Xero]

John,

Open both documents in Word. Then on the Windows taskbar, hold down the Ctrl
key while selecting both buttons representing the two Word docs. Then
right-click on either one and choose Tile Vertically.

You can also use the 'Compare side by side with ... ' function, available
under the Window menu in Word. But since I own a Word 2003 copy, I am not
sure if that is available in Word XP.

HTH

Xero

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

This feature was introduced in Word 2003; it is not available in Word 2002.

I'm using Office XP and Windows XP and I want to be able to compare 2
documents side by side. I see the Compare option in Word Perfect but the
option isn't there in Word. It works on my other laptop but it doesn't work
on this one. I do have a widescreen monitor if that matters. Is there
something I need to do to make the COMPARE option appear in the Windows

menu?

 

[Xero]

I guess you gotta use the former method then.

This feature was introduced in Word 2003; it is not available in Word 2002.




menu?

 

[John]

Thank you so much. Worked like a champ

John,

Open both documents in Word. Then on the Windows taskbar, hold down the Ctrl
key while selecting both buttons representing the two Word docs. Then
right-click on either one and choose Tile Vertically.

You can also use the 'Compare side by side with ... ' function, available
under the Window menu in Word. But since I own a Word 2003 copy, I am not
sure if that is available in Word XP.

HTH

Xero