problem with tabs and formatting

[John S. Ford, MD]

I'm trying to create a word document with the simplest of formats. I want
the tab length to be 0.5" and I want the return key to trigger a new new. I
DON'T want any MS Word "smart" formatting where a <return> starts a new line
indented at the depth of the last tab. I've tried to turn off every
possible automatic formatting option I can find but Word persists in trying
to "help" me.

Can't I make MS Word work more like notepad or some other rudimentary text
processor?

I'm using Word 97.

Thanks in advance!
John

 

[garfield-n-odie]

Have you tried clicking on Tools | Autocorrect Options | Autoformat As
You Type | uncheck the "Set left- and first-indent with tabs and
backspaces" box?

 

[John S. Ford, MD]

Yes I have and Word still tries to set my indenting.

John

 

[garfield-n-odie]

Okay, then the next steps are to check for a damaged normal.dot template
or Word data key in the Windows registry. See item 2a in
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ProbsOpeningWord.htm. If the
problem persists, see item 2b in the same article.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/TameAutoFormat.htm

 

[John S. Ford, MD]

Thanks Suzanne,

That seems to have worked so far.

John