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Utilizing the Print Preview without using a printer
How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my
worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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Just install *any* print driver that might be resident on your system, and
XL will then enable the "PrintPreview" feature, even though no actual printer is present. -- HTH, RD ============================================== Please keep all correspondence within the Group, so all may benefit! ============================================== "Uneeky" wrote in message ... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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Unfortunately, when I clicked on 'add printer', Windows XP Wizard does not
give me the option to choose *any* printer. I went to my Control Panel to try your suggestion -- Excel Newbie "RagDyer" wrote: Just install *any* print driver that might be resident on your system, and XL will then enable the "PrintPreview" feature, even though no actual printer is present. -- HTH, RD ============================================== Please keep all correspondence within the Group, so all may benefit! ============================================== "Uneeky" wrote in message ... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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Did you install the printer in windows?
-- Regards, Peo Sjoblom (No private emails please) "Uneeky" wrote in message ... Unfortunately, when I clicked on 'add printer', Windows XP Wizard does not give me the option to choose *any* printer. I went to my Control Panel to try your suggestion -- Excel Newbie "RagDyer" wrote: Just install *any* print driver that might be resident on your system, and XL will then enable the "PrintPreview" feature, even though no actual printer is present. -- HTH, RD ============================================== Please keep all correspondence within the Group, so all may benefit! ============================================== "Uneeky" wrote in message ... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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No, I didnt install anything. I figured if I clicked on *any* printer,
Wizard would 'install' the printer for me...Windows Wizard is asking for the make and model number of my printer. I want to access the Print Preview without installing anything, if thats possible. -- Excel Newbie "Peo Sjoblom" wrote: Did you install the printer in windows? -- Regards, Peo Sjoblom (No private emails please) "Uneeky" wrote in message ... Unfortunately, when I clicked on 'add printer', Windows XP Wizard does not give me the option to choose *any* printer. I went to my Control Panel to try your suggestion -- Excel Newbie "RagDyer" wrote: Just install *any* print driver that might be resident on your system, and XL will then enable the "PrintPreview" feature, even though no actual printer is present. -- HTH, RD ============================================== Please keep all correspondence within the Group, so all may benefit! ============================================== "Uneeky" wrote in message ... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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Even if you could do this, how would it help? The layout, margins,
etc. may be totally different with the printer that eventually you use. XL has something called a 'page break preview.' I don't know if it works without a printer installed, but you could try it. Check View | Page Break Preview -- Regards, Tushar Mehta www.tushar-mehta.com Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA add-ins, tutorials Custom MS Office productivity solutions In article , says... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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Uneeky wrote:
No, I didnt install anything. I figured if I clicked on *any* printer, Wizard would 'install' the printer for me...Windows Wizard is asking for the make and model number of my printer. I want to access the Print Preview without installing anything, if thats possible. Without a printer installed Windows has no parameters to go by for the display. Just pick a common printer, maybe a HP Laserjet, and install it. Windows can then use those parameters to display the sheet. Later if you get a printer you can simply remove this one. gls858 |
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This time, I chose an Epson printer, and 'installed' it (no actual printer
was installed with a cable to my pc). I then opened my worksheet and I was finally able to click on Print Preview...so yes....it worked !... Prior to doing this, I tried the page break function, and even though I could click on this option, no page breaks were given to the worksheet, so yes, the printer had to be installed first. Thank you all for your help and suggestions !! -- Excel Newbie "Tushar Mehta" wrote: Even if you could do this, how would it help? The layout, margins, etc. may be totally different with the printer that eventually you use. XL has something called a 'page break preview.' I don't know if it works without a printer installed, but you could try it. Check View | Page Break Preview -- Regards, Tushar Mehta www.tushar-mehta.com Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA add-ins, tutorials Custom MS Office productivity solutions In article , says... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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For testing customers printers I have several printers installed. Just goto
windows and add any printer you like by going thru the menu. Then use that printer for your print preview. Otherwise NO go. -- Don Guillett SalesAid Software "Uneeky" wrote in message ... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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Thanks for the feed-back.
Although, it does get exasperating at times, when folks ask for help because they don't know something, and then, they don't take, or even try, the advice that they asked for. You did at least finally try though.<bg -- Regards, RD --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please keep all correspondence within the NewsGroup, so all may benefit ! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Uneeky" wrote in message ... This time, I chose an Epson printer, and 'installed' it (no actual printer was installed with a cable to my pc). I then opened my worksheet and I was finally able to click on Print Preview...so yes....it worked !... Prior to doing this, I tried the page break function, and even though I could click on this option, no page breaks were given to the worksheet, so yes, the printer had to be installed first. Thank you all for your help and suggestions !! -- Excel Newbie "Tushar Mehta" wrote: Even if you could do this, how would it help? The layout, margins, etc. may be totally different with the printer that eventually you use. XL has something called a 'page break preview.' I don't know if it works without a printer installed, but you could try it. Check View | Page Break Preview -- Regards, Tushar Mehta www.tushar-mehta.com Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA add-ins, tutorials Custom MS Office productivity solutions In article , says... How can I use the Print Preview function and make any necessary changes to my worksheet?..I currently do not have a printer installed, but would still like to be able to have access to the Print Preview functions before I actually print my worksheet. |
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