The Works Word Processor prints in Portrait page orientation when Landscape page orientation is selected (886555)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 8.0
  • Microsoft Works 7.0
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2006
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2005
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2004
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print a document in Landscape page orientation from the Microsoft Works Word Processor, the document prints in Portrait page orientation instead.

CAUSE

This issue occurs when the printer driver has been configured to print in Landscape page orientation, but you have not changed the page orientation for the Word Processor document in Microsoft Works. When you change the page orientation in your printer driver, the page orientation of documents in the Works Word Processor does not change.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, change the page orientation of the Works Word Processor document. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Start the Works Word Processor.
  2. On the File menu, click Page Setup.
  3. On the Source, Size & Orientation tab, click Landscape.
  4. Click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/25/2005
Keywords:kbprb kbprint kbtshoot KB886555 kbAudEndUser
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