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Setting User Information
Summary: When you install Word, it asks you to personalize your copy of the program with your name and contact information. This info can change over time, so it is helpful to know where you can change it within the program. Here's how to do it. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
When you first install Word, it asks you for your name so it can personalize the registration for your program. It also writes your name into the user area. This area includes your name and initials, and can include your address. This information is used by various Word fields, in the document summary information, in annotations, and in the Envelopes and Labels feature. If you need to change the user information (for instance, if your name or address changes), follow these steps:
- Choose Options from the Tools menu. You will see the Options dialog box.
- Make sure the User Information tab is selected. (Click here to see a related figure.)
- Change the information in the Name, Initials, and Mailing Address boxes as desired.
- Click on OK.
Tip #1060 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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