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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
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| David | 02/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Saved the rest of my hair. Made ..... |
| Diane | 02/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Your help is appreciated - thank you ..... |
| Jessica | 02/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Uh, Hello?! Is this woman amazing and ..... |
| Malkia | 02/08/12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| Fleta | 02/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great. I appreciate the prompt attention. We ..... |
Recent Answers from Suzanne S. Barnhill
2012-02-10 I'm sure it's a simple command:
If all of your staff are using Word 2007, then what you want to use is a "content control." This is a new type of form control in Word 2007 and is not backward-compatible (more on that later). In order
2012-02-10 unstable behavior of graphics in Word 2007:
I'm afraid I can't be much help with this, as, like most other Word users, I also struggle with wrapped graphics. You can make your job much simpler if you insert the pictures and captions In Line With
2012-02-09 Regarding custom properties in word 2007:
There are a lot of ways that don't work. You can add the Document Property command to the Quick Access Toolbar, but it lists only the built-in ones, not custom ones. What I was looking for, in the All
2012-02-07 Word Fancy Job History:
It appears from your salutation that you have submitted this question to more than one "expert," so I'll be brief. You can find many templates for résumés in the Office Template Gallery at http://office
2012-02-06 fill in question:
Word 2007 still has the same forms features as previous versions, plus a new one: content controls. 1. My preferred way to create documents that can be used as forms but also permit normal editing is
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