TITLE
    AppleWorks 5: "How Do I Set Up a Default Template" Guide Causes Crash
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7/16/99
4/19/00
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    Apple is aware of an issue with the AppleWorks FAQ Guide, which is included with AppleWorks 5 for Mac OS. Following the AppleWorks FAQ Guide directions for creating a default template for a spreadsheet may cause the computer to become unresponsive.

DISCUSSION

    This happens only when a spreadsheet is the active document, and occurs only when you are saving a default template.

    In other types of AppleWorks documents, when the AppleWorks FAQ Guide comes to the end of its instructions, the right arrow in the Apple Guide window is dimmed, and the following message appears:

    "That's all. Close this window when you are done."

    When saving the spreadsheet as a default template, the message at the bottom of the final page of the Guide reads: "n/a."

    The right arrow is not dimmed, and clicking the arrow causes the computer to become unresponsive, requiring a restart.

    You can work around the issue by following the steps listed below.

    1. Create or open an AppleWorks spreadsheet document that is set up the way you want. You can include options like:
        • paragraph and text formatting, margins, and styles.
        • content such as text, graphics, headers, and footers.
        • whether to show the rulers or the toolbar.

    2. Choose Save As... from the File menu.

    3. Click Stationery. AppleWorks changes the folder that you save into the AppleWorks Stationery folder. Your default stationery must be in this folder to work correctly.

    4. Name your document exactly as follows: AppleWorks SS Options

    5. Click Save.

    6. If you have already saved a default spreadsheet template, you may be asked whether you want to replace the older document.

    7. You may see a Document Summary window after you click Save. Type information to help you track details about the document. Click OK when you are done.

    Once you have set up your default stationery, you can choose either your stationery or a blank, uncustomized document when you create a new document. AppleWorks opens the default stationery you have set up when you select the first choice for that document type (here, a spreadsheet) in the New Document dialog box.

    If you set up default stationery for spreadsheet documents, you can either select Spreadsheet, which opens a copy of your customized default stationery or scroll down to Standard Spreadsheet, which opens a blank, uncustomized document.

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Product Area: Apple Software
Category: AppleWorks
Sub Category: Troubleshooting
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