Hi Sue, Word automatically inserts em dashes when you type two hyphens, unless you change some autoformatting. But do the happy dance. Bookshare's tools now (I've checked this thoroughly) can make those em dashes into two hyphens for us so that the braille readers won't be given improper braille. So, don't worry when you see em dashes. They are no longer a problem that we need to solve! If they are surrounded by spaces, please eliminate the spaces so that braille code will be followed accurately. And if I'm wrong about the hot keys not working, please tell us here. I use Word 2003, so only know what I've been told, and that is that all of the hot keys still work in Word 2007 and 2010. Happy proofreading! Mayrie _____ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Stevens Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 8:32 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Office 2010 Hi Mayrie, No, I didn't know the old keystroke commands would work. You are so right-that will save a lot of time. I am noticing something here. When I just typed a dash, or double hyphen, it showed up asa M dash. Not wanting to start a thread on that old thing again, just an observation.. (smile) Sue S. From: Mayrie ReNae <mailto:mayrierenae@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 9:17 AM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Office 2010 Hi Sue, I'm sure you already figured this out, but in case not, you can use all of the quick key commands that you used to use in stead of using the ribbon, like control+c to copy and control+v to paste. So anything that you remember how to accomplish without using the ribbon will save you time. I admire your fortitude. I'm dreading the day when I have to take the plunge beyond Office 2003. I hope I'll be as willing and cheerful about it as you are. Mayrie _____ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Stevens Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 11:12 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Office 2010 Thanks, Mayrie! I am so pleased that it will open documents and files, contrary to my older version of Word and Kurzweil. The files readily open, so that is a good start. I can also again read doc files! One sees so many doc files these days. Sue S. From: Mayrie ReNae <mailto:mayrierenae@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 11:02 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Office 2010 Hi Sue! Congratulations! I hope learning Word 2010 goes well! Mayrie _____ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Stevens Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 8:48 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Office 2010 Hi list, I have installed Office 2010 and am practicing on the proofreading book that Rick Costa developed. I am doing this rather than downloading actual books and then having to release them if I am unsuccessful. Word is opening the RTF file, but I have a lot to learn about Word 2010 before I tackle actually proofreading a book. I do feel a sense of accomplishment at having successfully installed it. Sue S. _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3553 - Release Date: 04/05/11 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3553 - Release Date: 04/05/11