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Reply-To:     TRUTH -- Geof Peters -- <TRUTH@CORRAL.UWYO.EDU>
From:         TRUTH -- Geof Peters -- <TRUTH@CORRAL.UWYO.EDU>
Subject:      The Frequently Asked Questions List -=- August 17, 1992
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Welcome!

The following is a posting of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list
for the PAGEMKR bitnet list, posted every 6 weeks (or so) on the
Pagemaker list. Please feel free to pass this posting onto fellow
Pagemaker-ers.

Regarding changes since the last issue of the FAQ, Jeff Bone has revised
and perfected the Scanning Tips list. I too have made some *extensive*
revisions on the Pagemaker Tips listing too. Cindy Stone and Jonathan
Fletcher have added a new list for Quark users and the Pagemaker list
is close to having a new co-listowner. Lastly, this FAQ and its associated
lists (mentioned in question #8) are now available via Anonymous FTP. The
location is SCRIBE.UWYO.EDU. I am investigating the possibility of a more
well-known location as well.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any comments or corrections.
I would prefer it if you would email me directly (keep down my
embarrassment :) -- unless you feel it is a grave enough error that it
deserves public scrutiny. What is mentioned in here is by no means
the end all beat all of the discussion, but rather the beginning.

I would like to strongly thank Cindy Stone, Jeff Bone and Monte Olsen for
their help in compiling this posting. I would also like to thank all those
members of the list who have also supplied information that has been used
in this FAQ.


Geof Peters [TRUTH@CORRAL.UWYO.EDU]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

            PAGEMAKER LISTSERV FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Key to Index
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    * items that have been revised since last posting.    (everything for
    + items that have been added since last posting.       this posting)

Index
------
 (GENERAL)
    1. What exactly is the Pagemaker listserv?
       How do I subscribe and unsubscribed to the Pagemaker list?
+   2. What other listservs may be of interest to me?
*   3. What is the current versions of Pagemaker? What is new?
    4. Which is better -- Mac or PC Pagemaker?
       I know how to do it on the Mac, how do I on the PC? (& vice versa)
    5. How do I convert Mac to PC Pagemaker files (& vice versa)
    6. What is the Table Editor?
*   7. Are there any FTP locations that have DTP related archives?
       What recent filters and updates are there available for PM?
*   8. Is there a list of popular books concerning DTP and/or PM?
       Is there a list of keyboard shortcuts and Pagemaker tips?
       Is there a list of Scanning tips? Desktop Publishing tips?
       Does anyone have a suggestion for a syllabus on PM class?

 (PAGEMAKER GENERAL)
   10. How do I have a truly fixed spaced document?
   11. How can I create drop caps in Pagemaker?
   12. My file size for Pagemaker documents keeps increasing -- what causes
       it and how can I reduce the file size?
   13. My Pagemaker document will not open due to errors. What to do? ******
       My machine crashed during my Pagemaker session. Help! ***************
   14. How can I break the links with the files I imported?
   15. How do I rotate text? graphics?
*  16. Tell me about Aldus Additions. What Additions already exist?

 (IMPORTING / EXPORTING FILES)
   20. What is postscript? What different types of file formats exist?
   21. How do I convert from one format to another?
   22. How do I import Wordperfect Equations?

 (FONTS, SPECIAL CHARACTERS)
   30. What are the different types of fonts available?
   31. How can I obtain public domain fonts?
*  32. How do I use the more bizarre characters?
   33. How do I prevent hyphenation on one particular word?
   34. How do I keep control of all of these fonts?
   35. What is the difference between Truetype and Postscript fonts?
       Which is better for working in Pagemaker and why?

 (PC SPECIFIC)
   40. How do I get rid of Unrecoverable Application Errors? (UAEs)
   41. How can I have a default directory for my Pagemaker data files?
   42. I can only see 27 fonts on my font listing. How can I see more?
   43. I am having trouble printing to my Postscript printer.

 (MAC SPECIFIC)
   50. How can I import Word 5 documents?
   51. I am having lots of trouble printing under System 7.
   52. How can I speed up this dang Mac?

Answers
--------

--> 1. What exactly is the Pagemaker listserv?
       How do I subscribe and unsubscribe to the Pagemaker list?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The PageMakr listserv, dedicated to Pagemaker related topics, was
    created on Friday, January 26, 1990 and now has over 300 subscribers.
    The listowner is Cindy Stone (her address is in question #8). The
    list includes the discussion of PM on both the Mac and PC platforms.
    Currently, the list is unmoderated. Thus, everything you post will
    be seen by all 300+ subscribers. PLEASE DO NOT POST COMMANDS TO
    PAGEMKR -- SEND THEM TO THE LISTSERV DIRECTLY!

    To subscribe to the PageMakr list, you will have to register with
    the LISTSERV.  Here are the addresses of where to post and register.

    BITNET:       Commands go to:     LISTSERV@INDYCMS
                  Postings go to:     PAGEMAKR@INDYCMS

    INTERNET:     Commands go to:     LISTSERV@INDYCMS.IUPUI.EDU
                  Postings go to:     PAGEMAKR@INDYCMS.IUPUI.EDU


--> 2. What other listservs may be of interest to me?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
+   There are at least two other listservs that may be of interest to
+   the average Desktop Publisher. One is the "sister list" to Pagemaker
+   that is for Quark Express users. To subscribe to this list, please
+   use the precautions that are mentioned in the first question. The
+   addresses for the Quark lists are:
+
+   BITNET:       Commands go to:     LISTSERV@IUBVM
+                 Postings go to:     QUARKEXP@IUBVM
+
+   INTERNET:     Commands go to:     LISTSERV@IUBVM.UCS.INDIANA.EDU
+                 Postings go to:     QUARKEXP@IUBVM.UCS.INDIANA.EDU
+
+   There is also a Windows 3.1 list that may be of interest, but
+   be forewarned that it is an extrememly busy list. Lastly, you
+   might try to see if you have access to a Usenet feed.


--> 3. What is the current version of Pagemaker?
       What is new in the latest version?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The current version of Pagemaker for the Macintosh is 4.2a, while the
    PC version is still at 4.1 (likely waiting for a version for Windows 3.1).

    The MacIntosh Version 4.2 sports the following new additions:

      "Two-up printing", Drop caps, a Booklet maker, "Display Publication
      info", a crude version of script that can automatically perform some
      tasks, Pagemaker Additions work with some scripts, Page sorting,
      Interruptible screen redraw, On-screen control palette, New indexing
      and preferences commands, New baseline leading method, free Aldus
      PrePrint 1.5, a Hotlink to Aldus Freehand, better Printer Driver
      files, a dictionary editor, and multiple pasting.

    Version 4.2 supports System 7, but will also work with 6.0x. (If you
    have trouble printing with 4.2 under System 6.0x, use Apple's printer
    drivers by holding the Option key when you select "Print...".) Also,
    Aldus has begun shipping 4.2a for the Macintosh, a free upgrade that
    resolves a few bugs. These bugs include "inability to print pages larger
    than 22.75 inches correctly, gaps on fill patterns, image errors and
    font and spooler incompatibilities." (as quoted from PCWeek). It also
    sports a filter for MS Word 5.0 and adds several new additions including
    Baseline, Shift, Story Info, Textblock Info, and Traverse Textblock.
    You can contact Aldus for the upgrade at (206) 622-5500, or
    FAX (206) 343-4240.

*   Pagemaker 5.0 is beginning Beta testing and is *rumored* to be
*   available as early as January 1993.


--> 4. Which is better -- Mac or PC Pagemaker?
       I know how to do it on the Mac, how do I on the PC? (& vice versa)
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The Macintosh and PC versions, for the most part, are very similar.
    The COMMAND key on the Macintosh (or splat, clover, rugbeater,
    propeller key) parallels the CONTROL key on the PC. The Mac OPTION
    key equates to the ALTERNATE key on the PC. As to which version is
    preferable, faster, exciting, etc., simply keep subscribed to this
    list and I am sure within a month this very subject will be rehashed.


--> 5. How do I convert Mac to PC Pagemaker files (& vice versa)
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The Pagemaker files made on a PC and on a Macintosh are compatible
    if they are made with the same versions of PM. There is a nice
    description of how to do convert between them in the Reference manual
    on page 20. You can use a variety of methods to actually transfer
    the file between the two platforms that include FTPing, Dos Mounter
    and other utilities, and transferring the file through a Novell PC/Mac
    network.


--> 6. What is the Table Editor?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The Table Editor is a program will create tables and is packaged with
    Pagemaker 4.0 and higher. It is the general consensus that the program
    is not worth the extra money even though it is free.


--> 7. Are there any FTP locations that have DTP related archives?
       What recent filters and updates are there available for PM?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to "get" and "put" files from
    remote computers. Certain computers on several of the various, large
    networks (such as Internet) have opened their archives to the public.
    Here are some internet locations that have many files available to
    the public that are associated with DTP to start you off:

        Macintosh    :   SUMEX-AIM.STANFORD.EDU
                         MAC.ARCHIVE.UMICH.EDU
        Windows (PC) :   FTP.CICA.INDIANA.EDU
        Both         :   WUARCHIVE.WUSTL.EDU

        Some other sites that have shareware fonts are:
           BODE.EE.UALBERTA.CA      (/pub/dos/win3/fonts)
           F.MS.UKY.EDU             (/pub/msdos/Windows3/Fonts)
           NIC.FUNET.FI             (/pub/msdos/windows/atm-fonts)
           SRC.DOC.IC.AC.UK         (/ibmpc/windows3/fonts)
           SWDSRV.EDVZ.UNIVIE.AC.AT (/pc/windows/win3/fonts)

*   Mac-archive has a filter pack issued by Aldus and March 1992. It contains
    new versions of Aldus Prep, HP3SI523.PPD, APLWIIf1.PDX, APLWIIg1.PDX,
    RunScript.add, MS Word 4.0 - 5.0 Import.flt, RTF Import.flt, and
    WordPerfect PC 5.0/5.1 Import.flt. Its location is
             Mac/utilities/updates/pmfilterdriverpak.cpt.hqx

*   Sumex has the filter pack under /info-mac/app/pagemaker-filter-update.hqx.
*   The Word 4.0/5.0 filter is /info-mac/misc/pagemaker-word-50-importer.hqx

*   Please note that FTP.CICA (and soon likely others) have closed down
*   access to the fonts due to copyright reasons.

*   One last site to consider is SCRIBE.UWYO.EDU -- it contains a current
*   archive of this FAQ and the listings mentioned in question #8.

*   Aldus has released WP 5.1 and Word for Windows 2.0 filters.

--> 8. Is there a list of keyboard shortcuts and Pagemaker tips?
       Is there a list of Scanning tips? Desktop Publishing tips?
       Is there a list of popular books concerning DTP and/or PM?
       Does anyone have a suggestion for a syllabus on PM class?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Already compiled, there are lists that address the subjects above.
    Please send to on of the following addresses _directly_ (please do not
    send to the list):
           TRUTH@CORRAL.UWYO.EDU       (Geof's internet address)
           STONEC@UCS.INDIANA.EDU      (Cindy's internet address)
           STONEC@IUBACS               (Cindy's bitnet address)

*   These lists are also available via Anonymous FTP at SCRIBE.UWYO.EDU.
*   We are looking into uploading them to CICA.

    As for the favorite books and magazines, we will give you a general
    summary below due to demand:
    (*** = a must!,    ** = excellent,    * = consider it)

    *** Pagemaker 4: An Easy Desk Reference by Robin Williams. Austin Twigg.
         "I use it daily" -- Monte Olsen
         "Thorough, concise, easy to use" -- Robyn Fizz
    **  Real World PM 4: Industrial Strength Techniques by Kvern & Roth.
         "Great style, humor, and insight, ... for people who want to
          move past a basic level of understanding" -- George Radford
    **  Desktop Publishing by Design -- Ronnie Shushan & Don Wright. Microsoft.
          "available in both PM and Quark versions" -- John in Indiana.
    **  Chicago Manual of Style
          "a real classic" -- Carol Hewlett.
    *   Methods of Book Design by Hugh Williamson. Yale Univ Press.
    *   Desktop Publishing Skills by Felici & Nace. Addison-Wesley.
    *   The Makeover Book by Roger C. Parker. Ventana Press.
    *   Peachpit press Pagemaker book
    *   Aldus Technotes for PM 4.0, Aldus Corp.

    Magazines
    ---------
    *** Before and After. Tele # 916-784-3880.
    *   Step by Step Electronic design
    *   Aldus Magazine.
    *   TypeWorld (free)
    *   Computer Pictures (free)

    For more suggestions, write to Cindy or myself for an additional list.


--> 10. How do I have a truly fixed spaced document?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    If you are trying to create a document with true fixed spaced character,
    try using Courier with 100% word and character spacing and no tracking.


--> 11. How can I create drop caps in Pagemaker?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    PageMaker 4.2 supports the Drop Cap capability (kindof). Be sure to
    insert a tab in between the drop cap and the second letter in 4.2 if
    you are having troubles. For those of you, however, that are pre-4.2,
    you must create drop caps manually. This can be done in one of many
    different ways; two that are particularly easy are:

    First, you can cut the letter you wished dropped and place it into
    a new text block. Then you can resize it and move it to where you
    wish. Unfortunately, though, this method will not let the subsequent
    lines wrap around the drop cap without modify the margins.

    Or second, if you are a Macintosh user, you can use the Scrapbook
    to convert the capital letter from Pagemaker text to a graphics
    image. With this method, you can utilize the "text wrap" capability.
    Be sure to Place the scrapbook file to convert it to a graphics.

    If you are using System 7, you will have to use ResEdit or DeskZap
    to change the format for the Scrapbook File to ZSYS, or use the
    previous version of the Scrapbook.

    For another method, there are the following steps:
    1.  Set an indent for the first four lines of a paragraph that is
        outside the width of the character you plan to use as a drop cap.
    2.  Format a character separately from the document in the appropriate
        point size.
    3.  Click on the character block and drag it into the indented space you
        set aside at the start of the paragraph.
    4.  You can then use PM's indent-tabs feature to adjust the paragraph
        text to run around the drop cap correctly. This method seems to work
        fairly quickly and allows you to perform the whole operation in PM
        without needing to use the scrapbook or a graphics program.

    And finally, to make sure you have enough alternatives, here is a
    process suggested by Jason Kim that maintains itself after later
    text re-adjusment. His method splits up your paragraph into four
    separate paragraphs, each of which have their own style definition:

    1.  Define a style called "Drop cap" with the big letter subscripted
        and the subscript position set (via "Options") so that the letter
        appears to sit on the nth line down. Let's say n=3; then with a
        pica grid, have it so that your approx. 39-pt capital sinks down
        to the 36 pi mark. Unfortunately this has the effect of leaving
        a seemingly blank line at the top of the text box (since the letter
        there is subscripted so far).
    2.  Define another style called "Drop cap paragraph, line 1" ("DCPL1")
        which is set to small caps and force justified. Also turn off
        tracking -- otherwise the caps tend to bunch up. This paragraph
        has a left margin > 0, to be adjusted depending on the cap.
    3.  Define "DCPL2-3," which applies to the other two indented lines.
        This style is just the body text style force-justified and with the
        left margin > 0.
    4.  Finally, "DCPL4-" is just body text unindented.

    After defining these Styles (using your Body text as a base) you can
    create the paragraph simply by:

    1.  Make a hard return after the initial capital, go back and set it to
        the "Drop cap." style.
    2.  Set the rest of the paragraph to "DCPL1" and adjust the left margin
        on the first line.
    3.  Stick a hard return at the end of the first line and set the rest to
        "DCPL2-3." Adjust the left margin of lines 2-3.
    4.  Put in another hard return at the end of line 4 and set the remaining
        text to "DCPL4-".


--> 12. My file size for Pagemaker documents keeps increasing --  what
        causes it and how can I reduce the file size?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The answer to this question depends on which version of Pagemaker you
    are using. Before version 4.01, Pagemaker would save your file by
    appending the changes you have made to the end of the file. Thus, your
    file steadily gets larger and larger. To circumvent this problem, you
    can choose the Save As... option and "re-save" your file by replacing
    itself. This way, it forces a complete, new, resave.

    For the more recent versions, you can specify in the Preferences Menu
    which way Pagemaker should save the file. The default method is "Faster".
    I, personally, would recommend choosing the "Smaller" method though it
    does take longer to save the file this way. If your file is somehow
    damaged, you are *much* more likely to recover it if it was saved with
    the smaller method.


--> 13. My Pagemaker document will not open due to errors. What to do? ******
        My machine crashed during my Pagemaker session. Help! ***************
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    When your Pagemaker doc fails to load due to a corrupted table or
    "bad record index" or any other various reasons, there are thankfully
    some alternatives.

    The first thing to try is to use your backup copy that you have been
    diligently keeping up-to-date, and make a backup of the backup before
    opening it. This can not be stressed enough -- back everything up!

    You didn't make a backup, though, or your backup failed too. Then, if
    you are able to open the document but it appears to have errors in it,
    try to recompose the entire document by pressing shift-option and
    selecting the Hyphenation command from the Type Menu. Pagemaker will
    run a diagnostic check on the document and try to repair it. Pagemaker
    will respond with one of three messages:

        One beep    -- The document is OK
        Two beeps   -- The document had problems but has been repaired.
        Three beeps -- The document had problems that could not be repaired.

    Next, try opening the document as a "Copy" rather than opening the
    original publication. Many times this corrects the problem. If this
    fails, open a New document and try Placing the corrupted document into
    the new one.  This way you can at least recover the text. Also try
    importing the style definitions.

    If you are working on a PC and the program crashed while you were
    working on the document, look in your Temp directory for any
    ~PM4xxxxx.TMP files. If there are any present, rename them to
    something else and try to pull them up into Pagemaker.

    If you are working on a Mac, you can find the temp file in a folder
    titled "[your drive name] recovered items" in the trash. If there is
    a file there, rename it to something else and attempt to load it into
    Pagemaker.

    If all this fails, start praying. You can try copying the file to a
    new one, and converting it to another platform (PC-MAC), among other
    things.  One good suggestion in preventive medicine is use the
    Save Smaller option under Preferences. There is more of a chance
    of recovering the file.

    Note: there is a bug in converting 3.0 to 4.0 that occasionally
    causes corrupted files.


--> 14. How can I break the links with the files I imported?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    To Unlink a file, simply go to the links selection in the File Menu.
    (You can also press Command =.) A dialog box appears with the files
    linked to your publication. Click on the file name you want to unlink
    and then click on "Unlink" at the bottom of the dialog box. Ta-Da!


--> 15. How do I rotate text? graphics?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Pagemaker 4.x adds the advantage of being able to rotate text at 90
    degree increments. Unfortunately, Pagemaker will not support the
    rotation of graphics nor will it rotate text in smaller increments.
    There is not currently a way to rotate graphics in Pagemaker alone
    (trying to place the image as an inline graphics will not work.)
    There is an Aldus Addition, however, that supports rotation of smaller
    increments. Many of the draw programs will also support both text and
    graphic rotation -- and you can export the rotations into PM. If you
    can wait, though, Pagemaker 5.0 is rumored to have greater rotation
    abilities.


--> 16. Tell me about Aldus Additions.  What Additions already exist?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Aldus has a new policy where they allow outside software vendors to
    sell add-on features for PageMaker.  They are called Aldus Additions
    and are similar to Quark Extensions.

    One vendor is Equilibrium, who sells Rotate This! and Import That!.
    The former will allow the rotation of bitmapped graphics in Pagemaker,
    the latter will allow the importation of the following file formats:
    bob, bmp, dr. halo cut, gif, iff/lbm, img (gem), lotus pic, msp type 1,
    pcp, pcx, pcc, pixare, qdv, raw RGB, rle, tga, and WPG (PC 5.1).

    The address is:       Equilibrium
                          914 Mission Ave. 2nd floor
                          San Rafael, CA 94901
                          1-800-524-8651 Dept. EC2   (ordering number)
                          1-415-332-4343 (support/questions)

    Another Additions is the PM Pro Kit by EDCO Services. It features type
    distortion, kerning capabilities, rotate and merge, a pica gauge, and
    assitance in setting up column guides. They also have a product called
    PM Tracker.

    EDCO Address is:      EDCO Services, INC.
                          12410 North Dale Mabry Highway
                          Tampa, FL  33618
                          1-800-523-TYPE

*   If you are a programmer and would like to create your own Aldus addition,
*   please contact Lisa Wise, Developer Technology Manager, at (206) 343-7692.


--> 20. What is postscript? What different types of file formats exist?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    This question delves into the pros and cons of .EPS, .PCX, .TIF file
    formats, among others.  The two main formats are bitmapped images and
    postscript. Bitmapped images are based on pixels while the postscript
    images are based on bezier curves. Thus, bitmapped images have poor
    qualities when expanded to higher resolution than their original size,
    while postscript images maintain their definitions when their size
    is increased. There are many utilities available that will convert
    between the many different file formats.

    Postscript files are stored as either .EPS or .PS, the main difference
    between the two being that the former has a bitmapped approximation
    of the image "encapsulated" within the file. Note that not all files
    with the .EPS extension actually are encapsulated -- many times
    programs will be lazy and not include the bitmap approximation.

    As for the bitmapped arena, many of the list's subscribers have
    expressed a preference for the TIFF format over PCX. Scanned
    images stored as bitmaps generally take less room than a Postscript
    version. Compressed TIFF images are even smaller, naturally.

    Another file type commonly used is the GIF format. This format
    was created by Compuserve and is used mainly for display purposes.
    The GIF format is compressed so that the image will take a minimal
    amount of space.


--> 21. How do I convert from one format to another?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Taking the view as presented in the previous question, there are two
    realms of graphic formats: Postscript and bitmapped. In the bitmapped
    realm, there are many public domain programs that convert between
    the multitudes of bitmapped based graphics (Checkout wuarchives). As
    for going between encapsulated postscript and straight postscript,
    there is not a great deal of hope (the good 'old "getting the E back
    into the EPS" problem.)

    To convert from a bitmapped image to a EPS file you can use a tracing
    program such as Corel TRACE! or Freehand. To go the opposite way (EPS
    to a bitmapped) there are such programs as GoScript, FreeScript, and
    Freedom of Press.


--> 22. How do I import Wordperfect Equations?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    At this point, we know of no way to import a Wordperfect Equation.
    I am looking into the possibility of converting it to Word, or
    using Postscript as an intermediary -- but it does not look good. :(


--> 30. What are the different types of fonts available?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    There are many different types of fonts available, some of the more
    common are Postscript and True Type (see qustion #35). The former has
    a large base of public domain fonts, while the second is gaining
    popularity with the support from Windows 3.1 and System 7.


--> 31. How can I obtain public domain fonts?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    There are many places offering public domain fonts. The ones listed
    under question 6 are a few. If you are looking for a specific font,
    try using archie. There is also a dedicated USENET group just for fonts.


--> 32. How do I use the more bizarre characters?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    On the PC, you can use the Character Map that comes with Windows 3.1.
    After finding the desired symbol, look at which number you need. Then
    hold down the ALT key and punch the four/three digit number on your
    __numeric__ keypad and then let up on the ALT key. If you are using
    Windows 3.0, look at the character table that came with your font
    package for the ANSI or ASCII number. Please note that many public
    domain fonts do not support the extended characters.

    On the Mac, simply use the Key Caps desk accessory under the Apple
    Menu to find the desired key combination.

*   A chart enumerating the complete set of extended characters and the
*   keystrokes required to access them can be found in the "CHARSET.PT4"
*   template in the \PM4\TEMPLATES directory.


--> 33. How do I prevent hyphenation on one particular word?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    One trick is to put a soft hyphenation at the beginning of the word
    you do not wish to be hyphenated. This can be done by holding down
    the CTRL key while typing a hyphen. See your manual for other ideas.


--> 34. How do I keep control of all of these fonts?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The best answer is not to have "all of these fonts". One of the
    greatest mistakes a beginning DTPer makes is to use 20 different
    fonts on one small publication. The best thing to do is keep to a
    smaller number of fonts that serve your needs best.

    Most publications look best when you use only two or so typefaces.
    Simpler is usually better when it comes to typefaces. But you really
    *want* to have all those extra fonts. For the Macintoshers, it helps
    out a great deal to sort your fonts into different sets of "suitcases".
    This way you can use only the fonts you need when working on a
    publication -- this will cut down on the resources you are using and
    make everything run faster. You can also then include the suitcase
    you are using when transferring the document to someone else in-house.

    For the PC, there is no handy solution. I have made multiple
    copies of certain .INI files and then used a batch file to select
    between them. *** Keep in mind: the more fonts you have included,
    the slower your system becomes.


--> 35. What is the difference between Truetype and Postscript fonts?
        Which is better for working in Pagemaker and why?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    With the upgrade to Windows 3.1, Microsoft provides a Type Manager
    known as Truetype to compete with Adobe Type Manager (ATM) and other
    font managers.  ATM has the advantage of a secure base and a large
    amount of compatible public domain postscript fonts. TrueType is
    marketed by Microsoft to be faster than ATM, but this is *very*
    debatable. TrueType fonts also breakdown at higher resolutions
    (making them the bane of printing bureaus). ATM is likely your best
    bet, if Adobe keeps it act up.

    The important thing is not to use them simultaneously. Though the
    documentation says these two technologies are compatible, that isn't
    always the case and results can be unpredictable when you print a
    publication.


--> 40. How do I get rid of Unrecoverable Application Errors? (UAEs)
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    As Monte would say -- "Get a Mac!". See question #3 for more :0 :)

    There are many other, less expensive ways to cut down on Pagemaker
    crashes, first of which is to purchase Windows 3.1. Windows 3.1 does
    claim to have ceased UAE's when in actuality they are just "System
    Errors" now. (When the computer locks up, its all the same to me!)
    But you will notice less of a frequency. Other suggestions include:

        I)    Cut down the number of fonts in your system. Particularly
              the number of public domain fonts. Many PC DTPer's woes
              derive from faulty public domain fonts.

        II)   Try increasing your FILES= number in your config.sys. Also
              verify that STACKS 0,0 is set.

        III)  If you are using QEMM, spend the time to read the manual.
              QEMM assumes many things. Also, be wary of Stealth.

        IV)   I, personally, had trouble with Norton Desktop on a 386SX.
              The number of UAE's drastically increased.

        V)    Set up a permanent swap file. If you have plenty of RAM,
              then create a very tiny swap file (force it to use the
              hundreds of dollars you invested.)

        VI)   Give up ATM 2.0. There are some people who feel that
              it is buggy. I leave that decision to you.

    Other items to be aware of are public domain screen savers, public
    domain (and commercial!) disk caches and other various apps that
    run in the background. You can use Dr. Watson also to help you find
    the offenders (it comes with Windows 3.1). Finally, run your
    diagnostics program to check your system, as well as execute
    CHKDSK /F every now and then to clean out lost allocations.


--> 41. How can I have a default directory for my Pagemaker data files?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Under Windows 3.1 it is quite easy: simply select the Pagemaker icon
    and then choose the "Properties" menu under the File Menu. Enter the
    directory under the Data Directories slot.

    For Windows 3.0, though, you will need to do some tricking. Again,
    choose the Properties option. Change the default path to be the
    desired directory + PM4.EXE. For example: C:\MYFILES\PM4.EXE. After
    you press "OK", Windows will notify you that it cannot find the
    executable -- that's ok. If you lose the icon, choose Properties
    again and specify the real Pagemaker path in the icon menu. Lastly,
    you will need to verify that Pagemaker's directory is located on your
    Dos search PATH, which is usually set in your CONFIG.SYS or
    AUTOEXEC.BAT file.


--> 42. I can only see 27 fonts on my font listing. How can I see more?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    You are limited to seeing 27 fonts on the PC due to the screen
    resolution. Many of the better video drivers will solve this problem
    when you up to 800x600 or higher resolutions. For the rest of you,
    though, your only option is to use the Type Specs menu (Control T).


--> 43. I am having trouble printing to my Postscript printer.
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Here is a neat trick donated by Jeff Bone. Under Windows 3.0, if you
    choose the Option button while configuring your printer _and_ hold
    down the Alternate key and the "E" key, you can create a Postscript
    Error Handler that you can download to your printer. For those of you
    who have made the change to 3.1, there is an option you can check in
    the postcript printer setup, but I can't guarantee that it is the same
    as the hint for 3.0.


--> 50. How can I import Word 5 documents?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    There is an import filter for Word 5 documents available via
    anonymous FTP. The location is sumex-aim.stanford.edu and the
    file location is /info-mac/app/pagemaker-filter-update.hqx. The
    filter is also available with the upgrade to 4.2a. See question #7
    for more information on updates.


--> 51. I am having lots of trouble printing under System 7.
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    The first thing to check is the version of your printer drivers.
    The current version is System 7.0.1 and TuneUp 1.1.1. If you
    are using an older TuneUp, be sure to upgrade. (Thanks David!)

    Another thing you should check is your screen saver. Certain screen
    savers, if they come on during your printing, will cause the printer
    to forget the rest of your printout. To prevent this, either put the
    mouse in the "No-Blank" corner or set the screen save interrupt
    high enough so that it will not interrupt the printout.


--> 52. How can I speed up this dang Mac?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    A couple of suggestions include:

    1. Get rid of those unnecessary fonts! Also, up you Font Cache if you
       are using ATM and have the memory.

    2. Up your Ram Cache in the Memory Control Panel. A good rule of thumb,
       if you have the memory, is to set the Ram Cache to the size of your
       System file, otherwise, get as close as you can to half of its size.
       Do this only after you have removed all of the Fonts and Sounds from
       the System and put them in their own suitcases, using something like
       Suitcase or Master Juggler. Doing this, your Mac will not have to
       read the System information from the disk as often, and will
       experience a noticeable improvement in speed.

    3. If you don't need to work with color in Pagemaker, set your Mac to
       Black and White or, at a minimum, 4 or 16 colors in the Monitors
       control panel. The more colors you use (without a separate video
       board) the slower you Mac works because the CPU spends all that
       much more time processing information.

    4. Rebuilding your desktop file occasionally will help too. It tells
       how to do this in your Mac manual.


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If you have any suggestions / questions you would like to see added to
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