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Expertise
I've been using Word for Windows since version 2.0 (1992), and the more I learn about it, the more I realize how little I know. But I may know a few things that you don't, and I'll help if I can. I answer many questions every day in Microsoft's peer support forums and as a result have been awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) designation by Microsoft Corporation. You may be able to find the answer to your question at the Word MVPs' FAQ site or at my own Word FAQ site, so please check those first! Please, no questions about VBA (macros), Registry editing, networks, or complex merges, as I have no experience with these aspects of Word, nor do I have any experience with Word for Mac. Please indicate which version of Word you are using; if you are not sure, see "What version of Word do I have?".
Experience in the area
I have a master's degree in classics (Latin), which is surprisingly helpful, though I no longer teach. The things I am proudest of: Having raised two children to maturity, both Merit Scholars, both college graduates (one a philosophy major!), one Phi Beta Kappa (from Harvard!); having been made a Paul Harris Fellow by my Rotary club; having been designated a Microsoft MVP.
Organizations
Rotary Club of Fairhope, Friends of the Fairhope Public Library
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Latin), Agnes Scott College, 1966; M.A. (Classics), Emory University, 1972.
Awards and Honors
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award every year since 1999; many Rotary honors
What do you like about this subject?
What's not to like? (Well, right: whatever isn't working for you!) Seriously, I really love Microsoft Word. Although I do use other programs (Excel, Publisher), it's a challenge to figure out how to do things in Word.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I'm still very much a novice in Word 2007 and 2010, and I'm still learning things about Word 2003. There are many Word features I may never need to use, but I'd like to understand more about how they work. Answering your questions often forces me to investigate these areas.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank | 05/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks so much. |
| aamir | 05/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you. |
| Tommy Evans | 05/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Her respone was quick and clear to ..... |
| CHRIS | 05/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Suzanne is top-notch. I can always rely ..... |
| cbh | 05/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Suzanne S. Barnhill
2012-05-23 Microsoft Word 2007:
The Microsoft Knowledge Base article "Operating parameter limitations and specifications in Word" ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/211489) lists the very few restrictions there are in Word 2007/2010, and
2012-05-23 Font problem with Word 2007:
How are you changing the default font? The easiest way is to change the font in the Font dialog, click Default..., and answer yes. Note that this affects the font only in documents based on the Normal
2012-05-23 turn off embedded codes:
What sort of invisible codes? Just turning off the display of field codes or hidden text does not remove them. You must actually delete any hidden text and unlink field codes. But "pasting documents onto
2012-05-21 inserting excel sheet into word document:
I think can use the Insert File technique for this as well. Use Insert | Text | Object | Object | Create from File, then select the Excel sheet. Unless the sheet is small enough to fit on one page, though
2012-05-21 If Statement:
I assume by "added bracket" you mean that you selected the formula and pressed Ctrl+F9 to turn it into a field. If so, this should work. Is the number in F2 a simple number, or is it also a field result?
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