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 Ability Office Version 4 - Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ information is primarily related to version 4 of Ability Software. Each item is preceeded by a Knowledge Base (KB) number. Just click on the KB number to receive complete information on the issue. The items in bold represent the frequently asked questions.

Product Keys and Registration
KB-035How can I get the Product/Activation Key to work?
KB-036What do I do when my trial period has expired?
KB-037What do I do after my OEM version has ended?
KB-038How do I turn off the registration wizard?
KB-039Where can I ask something about my on line order?
KB-040How do I enter an extension code?
Import/Export
KB-049How do avoid the error on opening a PDF file in Ability?
KB-121How can I start a print job when trying to create PDF file?
KB-041How do I open or save MS Word docs & MS Excel spreadsheets?
KB-042How do I export to Access 97?
KB-043What are the full import/export options?
KB-044How can I import MS Works files?
KB-045Is the new version of Ability compatible with my old files?
KB-046I get error "W048F43W.DLL Not Found" - What do I do?
KB-048How do I open an Ability file in program "xyz"?
KB-050What do I do about my computer freezing up after saving to PDF?
KB-126Is there support for the ODF format?
Write
KB-069Can the spell checker from Write be used in Outlook Express?
KB-054I get a blank screen in Write - What should I do?
KB-055The menus have disappeared - What should I do?
KB-056Why won't Write start at all?
KB-057How can I see pictures in Write instrad of icons?
KB-058What do I do about error "Exception 10H in MSVCRT.DLL"?
KB-059How do I create address labels?
KB-060How can I use templates?
KB-061How do I resolve the wrong Spell Checker/Thesaurus/Language?
KB-062How do I choose my correct language for the product?
KB-063Why can't the receiver read emails from Write (1)?
KB-064Why can't the receiver read emails from Write (2)?
KB-065How do I insert a non-breaking space?
KB-066What do I need to know about he WRite Backup file (ABK)?
KB-067How do I enter European characters on a US keyboard?
KB-068How do I set top and bottom margin to zero?
KB-070How do I make a page border?
Database
KB-077Can I have Quick Database tutorial?
KB-071How do I resolve a "Syntax error in query" in Database?
KB-072How do I connect to an Ability Database with ASP?
KB-073What do I do about multiple fields on the last line of an Address label?
KB-074How do I create address labels?
KB-075What do I do about "Error in ABDBCMN.DLL"?
KB-076How do I fill a sheet of labels with the same address?
KB-078How do I import ASCII text?
KB-079Can you show me a simple address book example connecting with Write?
KB-080Is Database compatible with MDB?
KB-081Can Database be used with MySQL?
KB-082How do I create database of hyperlinks?
KB-083How do I create a Switchboard?
KB-084How do I use the default sort order?
KB-123How do I insert a row in database (and how is the default sort order set)?
KB-125How do I set parameter entry before running queries?
KB-128How do send an email from a database form?
Spreadsheet
KB-088How to turn on/off the spreadsheet grid (and other display properties)
KB-085How do I delete a manually inserted page-break?
KB-086How can I avoid from Excel cells to be imported as black?
KB-087How can I get the loadAPR template to work correctly?
KB-089How do I use pivot tables?
KB-090Can I see a Best Fit Line/Regression Line Example?
General
KB 105What are the limitations of Ability Office compared to Microsoft Office?
KB-109How can I avoid the Ability logo staying on the screen when opening a file
KB-114How do I associate files (Excel, Word and others) with Ability applications
KB 120How can I make a toolbar or menu visible?
KB 127Does Ability Office work with Vista?
KB-106How do I handle the Euro symbol?
KB-107Ho do I resolve errors when running under Windows 95?
KB-108How do I change the default Internet Browser called from the Help system?
KB-110Do I need a CD for backup purposes(1)?
KB-111Do I need a CD for backup purposes(2)?
KB-112What about printed documenation/manual/tutorials?
KB-113How long will it take for a CD to arrive?
KB-115How do I solve general File/Send problems?
KB-116Can Database be used with MySQL?
KB-117How do I provide correct information when asked via this page?
KB-118How do I add Ability icons to Desktop, Quick Launch toolbar and Start Menu?
KB-119What license agreement does Ability operate under?
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