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[wenzelaj]

Perhaps you also know how to change the file location on the fly. Word options lets you set the file location but it becomes a permanent feature until you change it again. I often insert clipart or pics from different folders and each time have to keep changing location. Other programs default to the most recently used folder during a process. Is that possible in Office?

[joela44]

Perhaps you can tell me why in Office 2010 both Word and Excel take forever to start. I do not have add ins, or complex spreadsheets opening even a blank workbook takes s LONG time to open from the desktop. Any tips on getting them to start as they did in 03 and prior would be appreciated

[CaptainKeyboard]

Fortunately, I do not have those time delay problems in Office, because I still use Microsoft Office XP Professional. The individual applications work quickly and collectively under the umbrella of Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3). Sometimes using something newer while the old things work well may not be worth the time and investment. I am able to work around various tasks in Office because I use keyboard shortcuts like an avid typist. Even Microsoft Publisher 2002 enables me to make files with a combination of pictures, texts and other graphics such as lines and other shapes with ease. Most users just want to spend sufficient time on the job at hand instead of taking a long ride with a program, except the first time to get acquainted with the tool. The trick is to do the job from start to finish with no more and no less time needed for the job at hand.