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bob saget
02-21-09, 03:41 PM
I am using the open office document writer for my paper, and have a question.
I am supposed to create a header on every page with my last name and page number, ala MLA format, but in open office all the headers on all the pages automatically change to be like one another. ie, on all pages it says "page 1", when i type "page 2" on the second page, the header on the first page and all others says page 2. Quite frustrating.

Also, for whatever reason the spellcheck function is not working in open office, doesnt underline any words that are spelled wrong.


Thanks as always guys.
XDanger
02-21-09, 04:27 PM
Also, for whatever reason the spellcheck function is not working in open office, doesnt underline any words that are spelled wrong.


Disable Teh Bigman dictionary and enable US English
bob saget
02-21-09, 04:43 PM
Disable Teh Bigman dictionary and enable US English

:(
XDanger
02-21-09, 04:53 PM
I'd uninstall it and remove user settings and reinstall. 3.01 is latest stable version yes?
bob saget
02-21-09, 05:04 PM
nevermind, there was update available, just updating now, takes forever.
lightman
02-22-09, 04:42 AM
If you want to put the page number in the header, you have to use Insert > Fields > Page Number...

Take a look here : http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/OOoAuthors_User_Manual/Writer_Guide/Page_numbering
bob saget
02-22-09, 04:53 AM
If you want to put the page number in the header, you have to use Insert > Fields > Page Number...

Take a look here : http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/OOoAuthors_User_Manual/Writer_Guide/Page_numbering

oh, ok, thanks

even after update, spell check doesn't work
XDanger
02-22-09, 05:21 AM
even after update, spell check doesn't work

I just installed it and it autocorrects ,Not underlines.

If you do a fresh install and delete any user preferences there's no reason why it shouldn't work.
bob saget
02-22-09, 06:48 AM
i needed to select language in the bottom. fail. it underlines for me now.

now the headers......
XDanger
02-22-09, 05:05 PM
(nana2)(nana2)(nana2)(nana2)(nana2)(nana2)
Grats.
bob saget
02-22-09, 06:00 PM
everything is finished, my paper is done. version 3 looks awesome. thanks :)