Problems with saving/printing Microsoft Office documents

Did a security update yesterday (2/1/12). After that I can no longer save or print any Microsoft Office document. How can this be fixed?

To access your user library
Hold down the option key while using the Finder "Go To Folder" command. Enter ~`/Library. Delete the .plist(s) for the application.
If you prefer to make your user library permanently visible, use the Terminal command found below.
http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/04/show-library-directory-in-mac-os-x-lion/
You might want to bookmark the command. I had to use it again after I installed 10.8.2. I have also been informed that if you drag the user library to Finder it will remain visible.

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Printing Microsoft Office documents

I migrated from an iMac 24" with Snow Leopard to an iMac 27" with Mountain Lion. The result is that I cannot print Microsoft Office documents, nor Open Office, nor iWork documents, nor Adobe acrobat professional documents. All the programs crash and close suddenly when I try, even before the "choose printer" frame
The only way is to open the documents with the application "Anteprima" (i do not know the english name, could be Preview?) but this is a cumbersome procedure and altering the original formats.
Does anybody else have the same problem?
Renato Gaudio

To access your user library
Hold down the option key while using the Finder "Go To Folder" command. Enter ~`/Library. Delete the .plist(s) for the application.
If you prefer to make your user library permanently visible, use the Terminal command found below.
http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/04/show-library-directory-in-mac-os-x-lion/
You might want to bookmark the command. I had to use it again after I installed 10.8.2. I have also been informed that if you drag the user library to Finder it will remain visible.

Problems with installation of Microsoft Office 2008

Trying to install Microsoft Office on my MacBook has completely messed things up: When I tried to install updates, the installer froze while trying to install SP1 Update. I restarted the computer and it now has a black bar on the right and left side of the screen. I can move things, so they're behind the black bars, but everything else seems to be 'squeezed', so e.g. the apple logo is still withing the visible screen. I've tried removing Office and installing it again - once again it freezes while attempting to update.
Office works fine, but the bars are pretty annoying!

Since you are asking about a Microsoft product, why don't you ask your question on the Microsoft forum?
Allan

Problems with duplex printing in Office 2004

My computer is a Mac Pro with the latest version of Leopard. My printer is an HP Laserjet 2420dn. One of its important features from my perspective is its two-sided printing feature. The two-sided feature works with PDF documents and Iwork "pages" documents but for it does not work with Word documents (Office 2004). In the case of the Word documents, the two-sided feature is listed as "off" and no box appears in the print pop-up for "two-sided." Obviously this is not correct as in system preferences, "duplex" is checked as on and of course it is working with other programs. Anyone have any ideas as to what might be going on here with word and duplex printing???

Hi Patricia,
We are using the same white paper 'How to web printing' and it is helping us a lot. We are also working on BW3.5. Without this enhancement, our reports were not printable at all.
Please let me know, if you need more information. Thx. Praveen

I'm using an iBook G4. I'm having a problem with a lengthy Microsoft Word (2003) document crashing. It keeps telling me that there's a problem and then working and working. I have to do a forced shutdown.

I'm using an iBook G4. I'm having a problem with a lengthy Microsoft Word document. It keeps freezing when I try to make a change in it. The computer is working and working. Then I have to use a forced shutdown. And it starts all over again. Suggestions?

Is there sufficient free space on the iBook's startup disk (typically called Macintosh HD)? The OS and apps use free space to write temporary files, and it free space becomes too low, it can cause the Mac to bog down. Low free space also makes whatever free space is left fragment into tiny pieces scatter all over the hard drive, making the problem even worse. If it more than 90% full, you should free up some space.

"Microsoft Office Document Image Writer" = java.io.FileNotFoundException

I have an application that prints documents. We have observed that file reading and writing fails after a user prints with the Microsoft virtual printer: "Microsoft Office Document Image Writer".
Any subsequent file operation generates exceptions: java.io.FileNotFoundException.
There seems to be an accepted bug already: [http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6358014|http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6358014]
It's dated back to December 2005 without any resolution.
There was also a previous thread that was opened without any success for resolution: [previous thread|http://forums.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5208746]
My questions are:
1- Is this bug related to printing or drawing?
2- Can this bug be fixed with client code, my application, or this needs to be fixed in the JVM?
3- Is this an Microsoft issue or Sun issue? Other application can print using this virtual driver.
To make matters worst, Eclipse can print using this driver and continue normal operation. Does Eclipse use a completely different code base?
Thank You,
Ekram

The solution:
Uprgrade Office to SP2, and if it doesn't work your XP to SP3.
And coose High quality image. (300 dpi)

Problem with saving a pdf file to computer. Continually get an error message " This document could not be saved. There was a problem reading this document (21).

Need advice on a saving file issue. I'm having problem with saving a .pdf file to computer. Continually get an error message " This document could not be saved. There was a problem reading this document (21). This is new as this error message just recently started to pop-up.

More information about this issue can be found here:
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1672655
A "quick" fix that worked for me was to uninstall Adobe... then download the base install for Adobe Reader 11.0.
Then download each of the individual updates and run them sequentially.
I've installed back up to the last security update which is version 08 and have been able to do normal Save As operations.
You will have to disable automatic updates in order to stay at version 08 until Adobe resolves this issue in a later release.
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows
Adobe Reader 11.0 - Multilingual (MUI) installer    AdbeRdr11000_mui_Std
Adobe Reader 11.0.01 update - Multilingual (MUI) installer    AdbeRdrUpd11001_MUI.msp
Adobe Reader 11.0.02 update - All languages    AdbeRdrSecUpd11002.msp
Adobe Reader 11.0.03 update - Multilingual (MUI) installer    AdbeRdrUpd11003_MUI.msp
Adobe Reader 11.0.04 update - Multilingual (MUI) installer    AdbeRdrUpd11004_MUI.msp
Adobe Reader 11.0.05 security update - All languages    AdbeRdrSecUpd11005.msp
Adobe Reader 11.0.06 update - Multilingual (MUI) installer    AdbeRdrUpd11006_MUI.msp
Adobe Reader 11.0.07 update - Multilingual (MUI) installer    AdbeRdrUpd11007_MUI.msp
Adobe Reader 11.0.08 security update - All languages    AdbeRdrSecUpd11008.msp

Would like to find out how a Pages document might be opened by a recipient that only has a PC with Windows and Microsoft Office. Is there a conversion program?

Hi!
Would like to find out how a Pages document might be opened by a recipient that only has a PC with Windows and Microsoft Office. Is there a conversion program?

Making changes to PDF file: Apple Support Communities
Have just noticed this in a thread today. The link from Klaus1's post may allow you to use PDF and work on it. I haven't tried it but it may give you some extra ammunition.

TS3991 Does one have to have the latest version of iWork in order to access and sync Microsoft Office documents like I did with MobileMe?

Does one have to have the latest version of iWork in order to access and sync Microsoft Office documents like I did with MobileMe?

Hey there RMBrizzolara,
It sounds like you have downloaded iTunes from the download site, but when you connect the phone to your computer you are prompted to update iTunes to 11.1. I would start by opening iTunes and then verifying the version that is running with this article:
iTunes: How to find which version you are using
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1208
On Windows
Open iTunes.
On the Help menu, click About iTunes. A window appears with scrolling text. The first text that appears displays the iTunes version (press the Space bar to freeze the text if it's moving too fast for you to read).
Also when you download the iTunes installer, you MUST double click the file that was downloaded to install it.
You can check in your Programs folder and try running the iTunes application from there to see if that works.
Cheers,
Sterling

Error, problem with saving documents, Illustrator

I have a problem with saving documents in Adobe Illustrator (CS6): when I import to my document some jpg, tiff etc (even it isn't huge) Illustrator is crashed ("program to stop working correctly because of a problem. Windows will close the program and notify you if there is a solution available."). Next: program close.
But when I work only with objects from AI - everything is ok - any error, I can save it.
I have reinstalled and updated AI. And nothing changed.
What is a problem?

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Document Managment - Printing MS Office Documents

I am using Document Management and want to distribute documents based on an BOR Object Event trigger. The documents are MS Office documents such as Word / Excel. My requirement is to print the documents to the default printer of the user who triggered the event. I am able to trigger the distribution but the result is a SAP mail with the documents attached but I want to actually output the attachments WORD / EXCEL attachments automatically to the printer. Any help would be appreciated.

This is a problem with Microsoft office documents that's been going on for years. If you Google around enough, you'll find people complaining about it going back to Office 2004. I've been looking into it for a couple of years for a client who uses Leopard and office 2004. Possible solutions include: creating an invisible folder at the root level of the SharePoint called “TemporaryItems” and using Terminal to give it the proper permissions; changing all of the numeric user IDs away from 501 and 502 and using very large unique numbers instead; and changing the owner of the share point on the server to something called NETWORK SERVICE (it's unclear to me if this will work on a Mac server or only Windows).
I have applied the TemporaryItems folder solution, and it did solve the problem for a number of months. But it just came back with a vengeance. So here I am, googling around again. I can tell you this problem occurs, with some variations, in versions of Office from 2004 through 2011, and Mac operating systems from Tiger through Snow Leopard. It's rather mind-boggling that this has never been dealt with.
Here are some links for your perusing pleasure:
http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20051122213207398
http://word.mvps.org/mac/cantsavetoserver.html
http://hintsforums.macworld.com/archive/index.php/t-12077.html
You can find lots and lots of people online complaining about this. Just spend some time searching. In my case, my clients are only using two computers, one of which is using native filesharing, so it's not even a full-on server situation.
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Microsoft Office Documents in iCloud CAN Be Done...

Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my experience as I've seen threads saying it can't be done and a lot of people confused as to, why not? Here's my method of working so hopefully everyone can enjoy this feature like I am. The image below IS a Word document but it's for my solicitor so has personal info on it.
Just list a few specs I'm using as the system layout might be different to yours;
OS X Mavericks 10.9.3
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
MacBook Pro Mid 2009 model
Step 1: Test Document
Go to Applications and open up 'TextEdit' and click the bottom left hand corner which states 'New Document' and type whatever you want, maybe 'test text'. Go to save and choose a name to save the document under BUT in the field where it says 'Where' choose iCloud... There's a method to my working.
Step 2: Finding the 'Hidden' Library folder in Finder and Mobile Documents
Click 'Finder' and at the top menu bar find 'Go' and click that, with your finger on the options key simultaneously (my keyboard states 'alt' and has the squiggle for Options) then you should see Library pop up, click that. A whole new 'screen' should pop up and scroll down until you find 'Mobile Documents'. Open it up and this is where ALL the iCloud content is saved so don't try and delete or change too much in here if you can help it. Go to the 'com~apple~TextEdit' folder and you should see your STEP 1 test document in there... So, we know it works now? Keep this open for the time being so you don't have to route through again...
Step 3: Putting Microsoft Office Documents in iCloud
Choose what WORD (Pages), EXCEL (Numbers) or POWERPOINT (Keynote) document you want to save in iCloud and open that document up as normal (so in Microsoft Office). Click SAVE AS and here's a pictured example below, save the document as .docx and save. You'll now have TWO of the same documents I have one which is compatible with Mac & Windows but the second is JUST for Mac (I believe) and this .docx is the one you'll need for iCloud.
Step 4: Putting the Word or Document into iCloud
Go back to your Finder window which has the Mobile Documents but then go to File > New Finder Window (So you have them side by side like the picture) > Locate your .docx Saved document and all you need to do is drag that file to the area you want it to go. So, if it's a 'Word' document you'll want to go to Pages as its equivalent. Open up the com~apple~Pages folder and you'll get two other folders and open the one on the left and drag the file into there.
Step 5: Check it's actually in iCloud...
Go to, www.icloud.com
Sign in with your ID etc. and it'll be in there... If you have Pages etc. on your iPhone or iPad... i believe it'll be in there but I haven't got these on my iPhone or iPad. let me know how you do?
Dave
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Welcome to the Apple Community.
You can share some word documents with pages on your iOS devices.
If you want to upload documents that aren't for use with iOS devices this User Tip might be of interest.

Cannot do a full text search on pdf or Microsoft office Documents.

I am using Oracle Content Server 10gR3
Apart from the standard components and other components, I have InBound refinery Support and Oracle text Search Components enabled.
I get the following error when I check in a pdf or a Microsoft office document.
Text Conversion of the file '<repo_home>/.pdf' failed.*
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I am able to perform a full text search on *.txt and *.htm files.

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requestaudit     10.28 12:20:00.011     Audit Request Monitor     3     Service COLLECTION_DISPLAY     Total Elapsed Time (secs) 0.211     Num requests 1     Num errors 0     Avg. Latency (secs) 0.211
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Microsoft Office Document Imaging

I upgraded Office 2007 to 2010 and found out that I am no longer able to view/print any of my multi-page tiff documents scanned with standard Mircrosoft MODI 2007. The old MODI libraries were removed by the installer and the new office version seems not to have such option in the Shared Tools.
Will MODI be included in the final version of the office 2010?
Thanks

Hello Everyone,
Please see this resolution:
How to install MODI by installing SharePoint Designer 2007
Another way to install Microsoft Office Document Imaging for use with Microsoft Office 2010 is to install Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007. SharePoint
Designer 2007 is provided as a free download from the Microsoft website. Microsoft Office Document Imaging is included with the SharePoint Designer 2007 installation package as part of the Office Tools.
To install SharePoint Designer 2007, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=baa3ad86-bfc1-4bd4-9812-d9e710d44f42
How to include MODI in a SharePoint Designer 2007 installation
1.
Run the SharePointDesigner.exe from the link in the article. Or, download this file, and then double-click it.
2.
Review and then accept the software license.
3.
Click
Customize to open the installation options.
4.
Expand the
Office Tools tree to see the Microsoft Office Document Imaging
option.
5.
Click the down arrow for the
Microsoft Office Document Imaging option, and then select
Run all from My Computer to include all of MODI in the SharePoint Designer installation.
6.
Click
Install Now.
Enterprise customers who are installing SharePoint Designer 2007 do not have to worry about licensing.
The MSOCache footprint is much smaller than that of the Office 2007 suite, which ranges from 500 MB to 900 MB, depending on SKU. The SharePoint Designer footprint is about 209 MB.
How to use the Office Customization Tool to make sure that only MODI is installed
To test SharePoint Designer and to use the OCT to lock down where no one can install the SP designer part of the software, follow these steps:
1.
Download the SharePoint Designer 2007. To do this, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=BAA3AD86-BFC1-4BD4-9812-D9E710D44F42&displaylang=en
By doing this, you may create an Office customization tool (OCT). You must download the main .exe file, SharePointDesigner.exe, and then extract the files by using the command line. For example:
\\Servername\ShareName\SharePointDesigner2007_download\SharePointDesigner.exe
/extract:\\servername\sharename\
This extracts the Setup.exe file, the Admin folder, and so on. After you do this, run the following to create the customizations:
\\Servername\ShareName\SharePointDesigner2007\setup.exe
/admin
Within the OCT, go to Set feature installations state, and set everything except the MODI to
not available.
2.
If SharePoint is used in your environment, only installing MODI files, Owssup.dll and MSO.dll can be affected by this custom installation. To prevent this, you need to unregister
Name.dll. To do this, run the following command at a command line:
msiexec /I {90120000-0017-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE} REMOVE=IMNFiles /qn /L*V C:\temp\loggingremoval.txt
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How can I submit assignments online using my ipad, I have an app where I can store as well as create Microsoft office documents but when I browse to submit an assignment it only gives me the option to look in my camera roll.

I have an ipad 2 I am a new apple user except for my iPod. I purchased the ipad for school but I am a little confused. I have downloaded an app that allows me to create and store Microsoft office documents. I am enrolled in an online college and when I submit documents it makes me browse for them, the only problem with this is that when I try to submit a document from my ipad on my ipad it only brings up the option in the browse as the camera roll.

Your best bet is to contact the app developer or give another browser a try. Safari can be limited in what it'll allow you to do while other browsers have more functionality. I'd check with the tech support for your online school and then with the app developer. They can give you more specific help than we can with what limited info you've given us.

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