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Subject:Re: Just FYI From:David Jones <dvjones -at- KSBE -dot- EDU> Date:Thu, 24 Oct 1996 09:48:45 +0000
FYI, there is currently quite a discussion on the Word list between
those (including former Microsoft tech support staff) who testify
that the master/sub docs work as designed, and those (including some
on this list) who testify that master/sub docs do not work at all.
As usual, YMMV.
Don't hit me, Mr. Moderator. I'll go back on topic! <G>
On 24 Oct 96 at 9:52, Iain Harrison wrote:
> Get real. Some people actually write for a living, and the tools
> they use are important to them. Where else would you actually find
> people who are knowledgeable about workarounds for Word's Master/sub
> document deficiencies? You won't find them on word mailing lists or
> conferencing systems. Word users don't normally need to use that
> feature, so they avoid it.
David Jones, Technical Writer
dvjones -at- ksbe -dot- edu
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that they are right, whether they are or not.
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