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Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (GB) — Sat, 28 May 2022 18:24:04 +0000

Sorry to hear that Tom. Creating a single column frame, using Format, Update Object Default, and then using Tools/Save Default Settings, putting a tick by Object Styles in the dialogue box, and clicking Save seems to work OK here.

As Alfred says, I would have thought that resetting would also do the trick.

Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (Alfred) — Sat, 28 May 2022 17:03:47 +0000

tomH wrote:

Alfred, I did neglect to tick that box, but I uninstalled the program using Revo Uninstaller, taking care to remove all traces of PPx9. To the best of my knowledge that ensured a clean re-install of PPx9.

That certainly should have done the needful, so it’s a bit of a mystery! However, if X6 does everything you want then there’s obviously no point in worrying about X9.

Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (tomH) — Sat, 28 May 2022 15:46:42 +0000

Alfred, I did neglect to tick that box, but I uninstalled the program using Revo Uninstaller, taking care to remove all traces of PPx9. To the best of my knowledge that ensured a clean re-install of PPx9. Since text boxes still open with 2 columns, the problem remains after the reinstall. I'm happy with x6 so I'm not going to worry about the x9 version any longer.

Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (Alfred) — Sat, 28 May 2022 14:24:46 +0000

tomH wrote:

I uninstalled the program (after resetting it failed to fix the issue) and the 2-column text frame is still the default.

Resetting it certainly should have fixed the issue, Tom! Did you perhaps neglect to put a tick in the ‘Also delete local settings files’ checkbox?

Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (tomH) — Sat, 28 May 2022 10:58:41 +0000

Well, that was a bummer. I did Save Default Settings after changing the text frame object to one column but it didn't take. I uninstalled the program (after resetting it failed to fix the issue) and the 2-column text frame is still the default. I said the hell with it and reinstalled PPx6 which is working just fine.

Thanks anyway Geoff.

Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (GB) — Sat, 28 May 2022 03:13:49 +0000

Ah yes, but then you have to Save Default Settings from the Tools menu, ensuring that the Object Styles box is checked.

Geoff

Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (tomH) — Fri, 27 May 2022 22:01:00 +0000

Thanks Geoff, I tried that but upon reopening PP, same problem exists.

Re: Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (GB) — Fri, 27 May 2022 21:36:04 +0000

Hi Tom,

Try Format/Update Object Default

Text Frames have 2 columns

null@example.com (tomH) — Fri, 27 May 2022 21:00:49 +0000

using updated PPx9. This irritation just began in the last few days, open a new standard text frame and it has two columns. I only want one column and if I want more, I use the Text Frame dialog.

I deleted one column and tried used Tools>Default Settings, but that didn't change anything and new text boxes continue to open with two columns.

Suggestions and solutions appreciated.