New Files always open up in 2 inch columns

Question

Whether I am word processing or opening a data base, the new file open up in a two inch column Preferences doesnt allow me to alter this. I have to go to 'page set up,' then to format and adjust the margins for each new file. It has been this way since I bought this computer brand new. Should I reload Tiger and do I have to save all my data onnto a back up disc? Thanks, Mark

Answer 1

Hello
As far as I know, this behaviour is not ruled by the preferences.
It seems that you have used what is described in this chapter of the Help:
Setting up default templates (Options documents) for specific document types
If you typically use particular content and formatting options for a particular document type, you can set up a default template for that document type.
Default templates are also known as Options documents.
Creating a default template
To create a default template document for a specific document type:
1 Prepare a document that contains all the text, graphics, and formatting options you want to be a standard part of the template.
2 Choose Save As from the File menu.
3 Click the Template button.
4 Enter the appropriate name for the document, deleting the .cws extension from the filename.
• For word-processing documents, type AppleWorks WP Options.
• For spreadsheet documents, type AppleWorks SS Options.
• For presentation documents, type AppleWorks PR Options.
• For database documents, type AppleWorks DB Options.
• For drawing documents, type AppleWorks DR Options.
• For painting documents, type AppleWorks PT Options.
5 Click Save.
Search for "AppleWorks WP Options" and "AppleWorks DB Options" on your Hard Disk and remove them.
Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE lundi 17 juillet 2006 15:46:30)