well if we look at your actual problem it may be that all you need to do is uninstall your copy you currently have on there now and then do a reinstall from your discs which you have. It could be that something simply got corrupted and a fresh install will fix it right back to how it should be. That would be my first try before buying something else. I use Open Office on all my linux comuters and have Office Professional (not 2007!) on my xp computers, I have had no problems between the 2, you do have the options with Open Office as to which type of file format you want to save in. I would first definitely try to find out just what the problem is with what is on there now before going on. Is it only emailed files is it only to one email is it to all files is it to all emails etc are files not emailed ok?

Bob. I guess I wasn't clear enough. IF I use 'text boxes' everything flows perfectly (although I am not an expert on linking either and have had some problems figguring out the rules for getting each box linked to its predessor). But that is not my question. I was hoping to learn how to easily (rapidly?) create multiple, equal 'text boxes' to allow this flow. OR how to get regular columns, even on the first page to behave something like 'text boxes'. On the second and following pages, they do infact respond that way, with text flowing naturally from column to column. But on the first page which does have some carridge returns to keep banners and icons in place (and could indeed induce strange text effects as you suggest, although I don't think that is actually what is happening) the two column formatting from the second page will incroach into the bottom of the first page; or the outlined box on the first page moves down to the second page. In other words, some of the formatting on each page moves up or down as text is added or removed.

the reason for the continuous updates are for security purposes, as they find methods of possible vulnerability to the OS they will put out patches for you to update the system with, if you choose not to do them then it is possible that your pc could fall prey to the vulnerability that the patch was put out to fix. Much like when you buy a car and they later have a recall on an item they find has a defect they send you a notice to have the car brought in for the repair so you do not fall victim to what ever it is the recall was for. Nothing it seems is perfect and the OS is far from perfect and the bad guys are constantly looking for new holes and methods to gain access to our computers to use them for nefarious purposes, hence the constant need to do security updates, not only on the OS however but on all programs that are on your pc, it is wise to use the Secunia tool which will scan the pc and inform you of many needed updates to the programs on your pc. We all have to be very vigilant in keeping all of our software programs updated. Secunia Online Software Inspector Even if you buy a brand new pc it will immediately need several updates, Microsoft puts out security updates every month generally so since the pc was built till the day you plug it in all those that have been accumulating will need to be installed. IE7 is coming standard with new pcs because it is the latest version of IE and is more secure than IE6, however you can still get IE6 it is available. If your pc has sp3 on it then no you will not be able to remove IE7 that was one of the specific instructions given when sp3 came out that if you had IE 7 on your pc you need to remove it, install sp3, then re-install IE7 or those options would not be available. Personally firefox is a much better browser and I would suggest trying it, it is a good idea to have at least one other browser on the pc should the need arise. this link may be helpful to you. running multiple versions of Internet Explorer at the same time.

I have Version Microsoft Office 2007 (either Professional or Business). I just can't remember which I have, my wife has the other on her Laptop. I do have MS Office 2010 Professional on a DVD, just never installed it. I have MS Office 2013 on my Acer Iconia W4-820-2882 Tablet, it came with the Tablet (Think it's the Home and Student Version)! BTW, I downloaded and Opened your Document. I still have the same Menu Options. Maybe it's in the setting and you have something enabled that I don't? In my photo above; I just opened a New Word Document and added a photo from my Picture Folder. There isn't any Text, I was just trying out the Menu Options to check out the problem that Chas045 is having. I do have the same issues as Chas045. I will try this out on my Acer Iconia Tablet later. Been kinda busy. I'll post my findings here! Chuggerguy, I see in your photo that the Document you posted is opened in Compatibility Mode. If you'll note; mine doesn't say anything about Compatibility Mode at the top like yours! The only time I've see that is when someone is using a Different Office Package like Open Office! Just checked the Word Options for my 2007 version and couldn't find anything that would make a difference. I did play around with a few settings but nothing changed when pasting to the Picture Folder. Wondering if Word 2007 and Windows 10 could be the problem. Not sure what version of Word of which OS Chas045 is running?