2 questions from a newbie

nmcnmc · nmcnmc #1 (**permalink**)

07-11-2011, 04:22 AM

1) How to switch of templates at the start of Word 2011
I am a brand new Mac user. I have a new desk top and Word 2011 for Mac. Every time I open it, loads of templates flood the screen. I can see no option to turn it off. I would just like a normal blank document. Can anyone help me find out how to switch it off please. It isn't an option in preferences, and I cannot find options in tools (or anywhere).
2) How do I increase the font size in iCal please?
Thank you

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

07-11-2011, 09:01 PM

Moved to correct forum. Does not belong in "Running Windows......."

You can turn off the templates from loading by going into the Word preferences and go to the "General Tab". Remove the checkmark from "Show Project Gallery at Startup".

I don't use iCal. Maybe someone else will answer that for you.

EndlessMac · EndlessMac #3 (**permalink**)

07-12-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nmcnmc

2) How do I increase the font size in iCal please?

Unless I'm mistaken there is no way to permanently increase the font size. You can do it if you choose to print your calendars but not on your screen. It is a disappointment that we can't change the font size but this has been an ongoing issues with Mac OS X.

Slydude · Slydude #4 (**permalink**)

07-12-2011, 02:12 AM

I think you'r right EndlessMac. As far as I have been able to determine you can't change the font. The only work around I have seen is to turn on the screen magnification feature in the Universal Access pane.

nmcnmc · nmcnmc #5 (**permalink**)

07-12-2011, 02:36 AM

Thank you so much for the advice about getting rid of all those templates at the start up. It has worked!! Fabulous.... and thank you to everyone about the iCal font - I couldn't find how to do it anywhere - seriously irritating fault with iCal, it is unusable on a 27" screen... unless you have binoculors...
I appreciate everyone's help.

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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,986 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	07-11-2011, 09:01 PM Moved to correct forum. Does not belong in "Running Windows......." You can turn off the templates from loading by going into the Word preferences and go to the "General Tab". Remove the checkmark from "Show Project Gallery at Startup". I don't use iCal. Maybe someone else will answer that for you. Community Guidelines
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Member Since: Nov 15, 2009 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 3,881 Mac Specs: 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro 10.8,3 8 GB mem, 2.66 GHz Mac Pro - Dead, iPhone 4	07-12-2011, 02:12 AM I think you'r right EndlessMac. As far as I have been able to determine you can't change the font. The only work around I have seen is to turn on the screen magnification feature in the Universal Access pane. Sylvester Roque Former Contributing Editor About This Particular Macintosh No matter what time it is where I am it's early morning somewhere in the world. At that hour of the morning follow my advice at your own risk. Anything sounds good before your first cup of coffee
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nmcnmc #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 11, 2011 Posts: 6	07-11-2011, 04:22 AM 1) How to switch of templates at the start of Word 2011 I am a brand new Mac user. I have a new desk top and Word 2011 for Mac. Every time I open it, loads of templates flood the screen. I can see no option to turn it off. I would just like a normal blank document. Can anyone help me find out how to switch it off please. It isn't an option in preferences, and I cannot find options in tools (or anywhere). 2) How do I increase the font size in iCal please? Thank you
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nmcnmc #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 11, 2011 Posts: 6	07-12-2011, 02:36 AM Thank you so much for the advice about getting rid of all those templates at the start up. It has worked!! Fabulous.... and thank you to everyone about the iCal font - I couldn't find how to do it anywhere - seriously irritating fault with iCal, it is unusable on a 27" screen... unless you have binoculors... I appreciate everyone's help.
	QUOTE Thanks

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