RE: compare documents side by side

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Hey Cyber Taz,
I'm interested in the first part - comparing two documents. I have two docs
open, but the command for side-by-side is not showing up. I've tried to find
it under Tools, Customize, but it is not on the list to choose from. What
does the command look like or do you have any suggestions?
k2

"CyberTaz" wrote:

> Hi K2-
>
> I think you may be confusing two different features.
>
> 'Compare Side by Side With...' is in the Window menu and simply allows you
> to view one doc in a window next to a second doc in a second window. You must
> have at least 2 docs open for the command to be active. (This is probably
> what you are referring to.)
>
> There is also a feature in the Tools menu named 'Compare and Merge
> documents' which takes you into an explorer window to select a document to
> comare to. In order to comare rather than merge you must put a check in the
> 'Legal Blackline' box. Familiarity with Track Changes is useful if you want
> to take advantage of this one. You might want to do a little more research
> before you use it.
>
> Good Luck |:>)
>
> HTH |:>)
>
> "K2" wrote:
>
> > I am unable to find the "compare documents side by side" toolbar under
> > customize. Was this something that should have been installed originally?
.

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