Microsoft KB Archive/122861

Mac Works 4.0: Usage Questions & Answers

PSS ID Number: Q122861 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

4.0

MACINTOSH

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This article contains the Microsoft Works version 4.0 for the Macintosh Usage Questions & Answers.

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  Q. Every time I restart my machine I have items in my trash can. How do I get rid of them? A. To remove the items in the trash can, choose Empty Trash from the Special menu. This problem has been corrected in Works version 4.0b. Please contact the Microsoft Sales Information Center at  426-9400 for this upgrade. For more information about removing items from the Macintosh trash can, order article number Q120678 from the Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh FastTips Catalog.   Q. When I start Works 4.0, the error message tells me I don’t have enough memory. What can I do to resolve this problem? A. If Works cannot start, you might receive the following error message: Not enough memory to run OLE with Works. Try quitting other open applications, or reducing system memory requirements and restarting your computer. There are several ways to improve the performance of Works 4.0 on your Macintosh. For more information, please order the article Q118475 from the Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh FastTips Catalog.   Q. Works seems to run very slowly, especially when I use WordArt or Equation Editor. Is there some way I can speed up the program? A. Works 4.0 will run slower when you access any OLE application such as WordArt, Equation Editor, or ClipArt Gallery. You can assign more memory to Works by performing the following four steps. For more information, please order the article Q118475 from the Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh FastTips Catalog. To assign more memory to Works 4.0 for the Macintosh:   If Works is running, choose Quit from the File menu.   Locate the Works 4.0 application icon on the hard drive.   From the File menu, choose Get Info. </li>  In the Preferred Size box, enter a larger number. </li></ol> </li>  Q. It takes a long time to save a Works 4.0 Database document. How can I resolve this? A. This problem has been addressed in Works version 4.0b. To obtain this upgrade, please contact the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400. </li>  Q. When I choose Object from the Insert menu, and then select ClipArt Gallery, my computer stops responding. How can I resolve this? A. This is a problem with Works 4.0 running under System 7.5. This problem has been addressed in Works version 4.0b. To obtain this upgrade, please contact the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400. For more information, order the article Q122314 from the Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh FastTips Catalog. </li>  Q. How do I get all my fields to fit on one page of my report? I have fields in pages 2 and 3 of my report and I want it all to fit on page 1. How can I do this? A. You can manipulate the report so that all the fields appear on one page. Pages 293-300 of the “Microsoft Works User’s Guide” for version 4.0 describes how to change the report’s appearance. For more information, order the article Q122837 from the Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh FastTips Catalog. </li></ol>

Additional reference words: kbhowto 4.00 mac m_works freezes hangs locks up lockup crashes stops ====================================================================== Version : 4.0 Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbinfo ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.