Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: merged cells in Writer (saved as Word 97/2000/xp/2003)

On 15/09/11 13:22, James wrote:
> On 09/14/11 21:50, Simon Cropper wrote:
> > On 15/09/11 11:05, James wrote:
> > > On 09/14/11 15:55, NoOp wrote:
> > > > On 09/14/2011 12:17 PM, James wrote:
> > > > > On 09/14/11 14:58, JOE Conner wrote:
> > > > > > On 9/14/2011 11:07 AM, James wrote:
> > > > > > > 1. Create a new Writer document
> > > > > > > 2. Create a new table (whatever it defaults to (but at least 2
> > > > > > > rows))
> > > > > > > 3. Type 'test' in the top left cell
> > > > > > > 4. Merge the 1st and 2nd cells in the first column
> > > > > > > 5. SaveAs (change the format to Microsoft Word 97/2000/xp/2003)
> > > > > > > 6. Close the document and then open it
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The merge is lost.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Can anyone reproduce that?
> > > > > > No problem with LO 3.4.3 on WinXP Pro. The saved and
> > > > > > open document is the same for me, the merge is preserved.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Joe Conner, Poulsbo, WA USA
> > > > > Thanks.
> > > > > I guess it works on Windows.
> > > > > Linux anyone?
> > > > Works for me: LO 3.4.3 linux. Also tested by merging the cells in the
> > > > rows.
> > > > BTW: you might want to let us know which version of LibreOffice you are
> > > > using.
> > > 3.4.3 for Linux but it is a build for Gentoo from source.
> >
> > Worked OK with my system.
> >
> > LibreOffice 3.4.2 OOO340m1 (Build:203) on Ubuntu LTS 10.04
> >
> > I noted one difference though. In STEP 5 you save as Microsoft Word
> > 97/2000/xp/2003 -- my system has Microsoft Word 97/2000/XP. A subtle
> > difference but maybe you have a different 'Save As...' routine than
> > other people.
> Very interesting but you are 1 version behind.
>
> LibreOffice 3.4.3
> OOO340m1 (Build:302)

That is not unusual. I can't be bothered reinstalling LO or any package 
for that matter with every minor upgrade.

From memory I went back to a previous version when I encountered a 
problem with a calc file that was misbehaving (eventually identified the 
issue as the file being corrupted during a blackout).

Maybe someone is tinkering with the "Save As..." code. As a work around 
why not find an earlier version for Gentoo.

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