File won't open.
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File won't open.
Just started with office yet find it very difficult to navigate.Just want to update an existing brochure I have on file but all I get is gibberish on the page when opened.Have used Microsoft word with no problems before but find this version 3.1 very complex.Can someone send this dummy to an easy version of word????
openoffice3.1 on windows vista
Re: [Solved] Can't add text to Base report
If your brochure file opens in gibberish, it is in a format probably not intended to be edited. Word won't help you in that case.
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Xubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
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Re: File won't open.
Tell us the file extension (three letters after .) and we'll tell you what might open it.
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Xubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
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Re: File won't open.
Was this file made with OpenOffice?
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Xubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
Re: File won't open.
I'm having trouble opening a number of save documents. I get a box that has a heading "A-SCII FILTER OPTIONS" in the box is a choice of language, etc. When I click OK the document opens with jibberish. Suggestions???
Open Office 3.4 on Windows 7
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Re: File won't open.
Look for backups of your files. You may have automatic backup enabled in which case look for the backups folder shown in Tools > Options > OO > Paths. You are not alone.
It is very important that you backup your files (and don't rely on 'automatic' backups).
It is very important that you backup your files (and don't rely on 'automatic' backups).
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.9 on Linux
Re: File won't open.
I have same problem. When I attempt to open a file I get the ASCII FILTER OPTIONS window. The Character Set option is currently set at Western Europe (Apple Mackintosh), the font option is set at Times New Roman, the language is set at English (USA) AND PARAGRAPH BREAKS SET AT CR.
When I try to open the file (choose "OPEN") I get jibberish.
I have tried various Character Set Options, all produce jibberish.
i use OO version 4.1.0 on a Macbook Pro operating system OS High Sierra 10.13.1
In this condition OO is all but useless to me. any help would be appreciated.
When I try to open the file (choose "OPEN") I get jibberish.
I have tried various Character Set Options, all produce jibberish.
i use OO version 4.1.0 on a Macbook Pro operating system OS High Sierra 10.13.1
In this condition OO is all but useless to me. any help would be appreciated.
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.0
MacOS High Sierra version 10.13.1
MacOS High Sierra version 10.13.1
Re: File won't open.
I have same problem but do not have get Options when I open Tools.
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.0
MacOS High Sierra version 10.13.1
MacOS High Sierra version 10.13.1
Re: File won't open.
Please see [Tutorial] The Dreaded Pound Signs: file reduced to ####
You may also find [Tutorial] Mac FAQ a useful reference.
On Mac see under OpenOffice | Preferencesdo not have get Options when I open Tools.
You may also find [Tutorial] Mac FAQ a useful reference.
Cheers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.2.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.2 by Eric Hameleers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.2.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.2 by Eric Hameleers
Re: File won't open.
Your only hope is to see [Tutorial] How to find and un-delete Writer temporary files for
a) detailed instructions on how to recover your file as it was when you last opened or saved it, or as it was when it was last saved with AutoRecovery.
b) how to find previous versions of the file in the folder it is located in, but which have since been deleted.
c) how to un-delete the temporary files Writer wrote while you were editing the file, and then deleted. This will recover your file as it was when you last opened or you last saved it and is probably your best hope.
a) detailed instructions on how to recover your file as it was when you last opened or saved it, or as it was when it was last saved with AutoRecovery.
b) how to find previous versions of the file in the folder it is located in, but which have since been deleted.
c) how to un-delete the temporary files Writer wrote while you were editing the file, and then deleted. This will recover your file as it was when you last opened or you last saved it and is probably your best hope.
LO 6.4.4.2, Windows 10 Home 64 bit
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.