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Formatting and Using Footer in Word
I am creating process documentation that has one main document that lists out the different categories of processes and each category links to a different document that has different processes for th...
Considering this:
1. Consistent Formatting Across OneDrive and SharePoint
When you open documents in OneDrive and SharePoint, the formatting might differ between the desktop and online versions of Word. To achieve consistent formatting, consider the following steps:- Use Tables: Instead of using the Blank (Three Columns) layout, try using a table with three columns. This can help maintain the alignment and formatting across different versions.
- Avoid Complex Formatting: Simplify the formatting in the footer to ensure compatibility with Word Online.
- Check Compatibility: Use the "Check Compatibility" feature in Word to identify any elements that might not render correctly in Word Online.
2. Opening Documents in Desktop Word
To ensure that links open in the desktop version of Word, you can configure the URL to force the document to open in the desktop app. Here’s how you can do it:Modify the URL: Use the ms-word:ofe|u| protocol to create a link that opens in the desktop app:
ms-word:ofe|u|https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com/sites/site1/Shared%20Documents/filename.docxReplace yourtenant, site1, and filename.docx with your actual SharePoint details
3. Clicking Links in the Footer Without Entering Footer Mode
Please try the following workaround:Hyperlink in Body Text: Place the same hyperlinks in the body text of your document for easier access.
PDF Conversion: Convert the document to a PDF, which allows you to click links directly without entering the footer.
Considering this:
1. Consistent Formatting Across OneDrive and SharePoint
When you open documents in OneDrive and SharePoint, the formatting might differ between the desktop and online versions of Word. To achieve consistent formatting, consider the following steps:
- Use Tables: Instead of using the Blank (Three Columns) layout, try using a table with three columns. This can help maintain the alignment and formatting across different versions.
- Avoid Complex Formatting: Simplify the formatting in the footer to ensure compatibility with Word Online.
- Check Compatibility: Use the "Check Compatibility" feature in Word to identify any elements that might not render correctly in Word Online.
2. Opening Documents in Desktop Word
To ensure that links open in the desktop version of Word, you can configure the URL to force the document to open in the desktop app. Here’s how you can do it:
Modify the URL: Use the ms-word:ofe|u| protocol to create a link that opens in the desktop app:
ms-word:ofe|u|https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com/sites/site1/Shared%20Documents/filename.docx
Replace yourtenant, site1, and filename.docx with your actual SharePoint details
3. Clicking Links in the Footer Without Entering Footer Mode
Please try the following workaround:
Hyperlink in Body Text: Place the same hyperlinks in the body text of your document for easier access.
PDF Conversion: Convert the document to a PDF, which allows you to click links directly without entering the footer.
Lifesaver! Thank you so much!
