Frustrated with Flyer Creation: What to Do Now?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers around frustrations with creating flyers using Microsoft Word, particularly issues with file corruption and difficulties in manipulating images within the document. Users highlighted the importance of saving files in compatible formats, such as Word 2003, to ensure accessibility for recipients. A key solution shared was the ability to recover files through search functions, which proved effective for one user. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the learning curve associated with newer versions of Word and the need for familiarity with its features.

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  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Word functionalities
  • Knowledge of file formats, specifically .docx and .doc
  • Familiarity with image insertion and formatting in Word
  • Experience with file recovery methods on Windows
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  • Learn how to save Microsoft Word documents in different formats, including .doc and .docx
  • Explore advanced image formatting techniques in Microsoft Word
  • Research file recovery options for corrupted Word documents
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This discussion is beneficial for anyone using Microsoft Word for document creation, including small business owners, graphic designers, and individuals managing personal projects who need to create and share flyers effectively.

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! It took me FOREVER to put together my flyer for my sale. couldn't find one on here I liked and fit what kind of special i was running. so i FINALLY got it together, after much headache and many interruptions (i have a baby & toddler and hubby is away)... i go to attatch it it my email, but decided to check and make sure it opened and had saved some change i had made. Well, it is a good thing i did! the stupid thing won't open now! says it may be in use by another app or corrupted! now what? :mad: :grumpy: i need to get this thing sent 2 days ago! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
ok, rant over..
any suggestions?
 
i always tell people to restart their computer then try it again... this is something I say no matter what the problem is. A lot of the times its a simple fix like that.
 
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you know, i didn't think of that. unfortunately, it didn't help. it still coming up corrupted or whatever. i guess i'm gonna have to type it up again... :grumpy:
 
:( sounds like it, sorry to hear that... I get so frustrated with word at work, I fight with it constantly!
 
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you know, i use to love word. until i had to put this together. i thought you could insert a pic and move it around to place where ever you want reguardless of where you are typing and this new version won't let me. i have to have it on a line and i can't type more than one line next to it. i remember being able to click it and move it around and being able to use a smaller font size to fit multiple lines nest to one image. i could really hurt MS word right now. :grumpy: i guess the upside is i finally figured out how to change font color on friday. it only took me a week. :rolleyes: can you tell i haven't needed to use it since like, high school!
 
princessmeshelle said:
you know, i use to love word. until i had to put this together. i thought you could insert a pic and move it around to place where ever you want reguardless of where you are typing and this new version won't let me. i have to have it on a line and i can't type more than one line next to it. i remember being able to click it and move it around and being able to use a smaller font size to fit multiple lines nest to one image. i could really hurt MS word right now. :grumpy: i guess the upside is i finally figured out how to change font color on friday. it only took me a week. :rolleyes: can you tell i haven't needed to use it since like, high school!
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Do you have the newest version of word? I agree it takes a bit to get used to.

Did you put your picture in a text box?

Also if you are sending this to others they may not be able to open it. Make sure it is not saved as a docx save it as a word 03 file


Also try to do a search for the file... sometimes you can recover it to a viewable format.
 
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etteluap70PC said:
Do you have the newest version of word? I agree it takes a bit to get used to.

Did you put your picture in a text box?
i don't know.. i just clicked inset clip art and chose the add your own pic option.

Also if you are sending this to others they may not be able to open it. Make sure it is not saved as a docx save it as a word 03 file
i just hit file save, so how do i know how it saved it?

Also try to do a search for the file... sometimes you can recover it to a viewable format.
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etteluap70PC said:
Also try to do a search for the file... sometimes you can recover it to a viewable format.
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WOW! did not know you could do that! just tried it and opened my file no problem! of course i learn this 2 minutes AFTER i sent out the new version i typed up!! :rolleyes:

they say you learn something new everyday, thanks for teaching me that trick! :D
 
I'm glad you got it sent out!

I work with the new version at work, I love it and hate it... I love how things are simplistic and out there, but at the same time, I can't remember where out there is! I'm saving my pennies up to get the new version at home. Right now I don't even have word, just a free program that will read microsoft documents, but this program wont let me do labels or anything fancy, and it doesnt have the insert feature for adding pics and stuff... I do all of my flyers and stuff at work, then email them home for printing. Sometimes when we are really slow in the office i recruit a co-worker to work on it for me LOL!
 
For pics, you can double click on it and then choose position as "in front of text" or something like that and you'll be able to move it wherever you want.
 

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