Page format issue in WordPad

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vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member -
glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention - 2 May 2017 at 11:22

Hello everyone, I have a real problem when I open WordPad. The page format automatically sets to 10 x 15, whereas I want it to default to A4. I can't find a place to set the desired format as default, even though I never had this problem before. Can anyone enlighten me? Thank you

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Miiwx Posted messages 106 Status Member 40

Hello,

What version of your WordPad is it?
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1. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  I use it on Windows 10.
  
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  1. Miiwx Posted messages 106 Status Member 40 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
    
    - Open WordPad
    - Then click on "File"
    - Page setup
    - In "Format" set A4
    - "OK" then save.
    
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vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1

I would like to take a screenshot of what appears upon opening, but I can't post it in the message

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1. glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584
  
  Please click on this link HERE, save it in jpeg format.
  Use cjoint to upload the image, copy the link and paste it in your next response.
  
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glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584

Hello,
WordPad launched, click on File, Page Setup,
Select the A4 format and confirm by clicking OK.
Best regards.

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1. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  This is exactly what I do every time. When I close the file after finishing work, if I open it again, it automatically reverts to the 10 x 15 format. And I have to adjust the page size again! I'm tearing my hair out, I can't find a definitive solution!
  
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2. glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
  
  Do you save your work once the A4 format is displayed and validated?
  
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3. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1 > glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention
  
  Of course. I just tried the technique suggested by Miiwx, but nothing works. The file seems to open fine in A4 and immediately reduces to 10 x 15! Grrrrrrr !!!!
  
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4. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
  
  Do you think it could be a "bug" in the latest installation of Windows 10?
  
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5. glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
  
  We cannot rule it out, indeed, but nothing proves it either!
  Are you experiencing any other issues under Windows 10, aside from the one you are currently aware of?
  
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Miiwx Posted messages 106 Status Member 40

Click as highlighted in the photo.
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1. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  The icon turns red and doesn't let me upload anything as an image.
  
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vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1

what happens on opening

and what I impose on Wordpad in page layout format

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1. Miiwx Posted messages 106 Status Member 40
  
  In the Source section, enter "Auto Select" then click on "OK" and save.
  
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glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584

What is this,

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1. Miiwx Posted messages 106 Status Member 40
  
  Indeed, it’s strange!
  
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2. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  Honestly, I don't know a damn thing... I had to reinstall my printer, could that have an impact?
  
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3. Miiwx Posted messages 106 Status Member 40 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
  
  Maybe. But can you change this function? For example, what happens when you click on "Cassette (Auto Select)"?
  
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4. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  Cassette 1 or Cassette 2, those are the possible choices.
  
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5. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  I just tried changing and putting in cassette 1, I saved the document... but still this damn page size of 10 x 15.
  
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glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584

Indeed, it's disheartening and I can understand!
Maybe try a repair of Windows 10 while keeping your documents and other personal files, perhaps.
In the search box, type recovery, click on Recovery options,
In the next window, select the option that allows you to keep your files, then proceed.
If Wordpad still doesn't improve, I'm at my wit's end!!!

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1. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  I think the cat is going to have a great time... Nothing has changed, but I thank you infinitely for your patience and the interest you have shown in my request. I will make do with this damn WordPad as it is or I will switch to another word processor! Thanks again and have a good evening!
  
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  1. glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
    
    Indeed, very stubborn this Wordpad!
    I don’t know what else to suggest, other than switching to a more manageable and efficient word processor, such as the Open Office suite that you can download from this LINK.
    Have a good evening as well.
    Best regards.
    
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  2. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1 > glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention
    
    You are very kind, I also have Open Office, but I just needed WordPad to create quick and simple files, but I will change my approach until I find the old WordPad again, lollll… best regards and thanks again for your advice and help…
    
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  3. glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
    
    You're welcome, sorry especially for not having found THE solution to your issues!
    Wishing you all the best.
    Sincerely.
    
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glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584

Hello,
I'm back at it!
It’s possible that the 10x15 format is configured at the print level; this format could take precedence in that case.
Open Wordpad, go to File, then Print, you will have access to the General tab, select your printer from the list and then click on Preferences.
With my Epson, here’s what I see on the display.
Once the A4 format is selected, click Apply then OK.
Still in Wordpad, under Page Layout, check if the A4 format is properly accounted for in Size.
I don't know if this will work, but sometimes a night of reflection brings advice, so I thought I could pass this on for a final attempt!
Best regards.

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1. vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member 1
  
  Super !!!!!!! The solution was there !!!! Oh thank you glg29... I hope you didn't lose any sleep over this! I'm so happy! A huge thank you. I do, however, have to bang my head on the desk... I could have thought of that! Thanks again for your valuable help! Have a great day! My problem is solved! We can close this topic!
  
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  1. glg29 Posted messages 29751 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 4 584 > vivianethyssen Posted messages 21 Status Member
    
    Here is something that makes me happy, I usually push failures as far away as possible, within my knowledge of course!
    Very happy for you and you're welcome, I’ll let you mark your topic as resolved, check on this PAGE how to proceed.
    Good luck, don’t pull your hair out anymore and avoid banging your head on the desk now...........it does hurt after all!
    Maybe see you soon and have a good day as well.
    Best regards.
    
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