Jill 0 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Help! I am currently having a problem with my calendar program. I am not able to get enough information into the cells without the information geting to small for my Residents to read. Does anybody have a program that is working for them? Please let me know. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennie 26 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi, the age old problem.. which program do you use now? I personally use PrintMaster, 11x17 this is the largest paper we can print out. We always include it as the center of our newsletter. Email me and I will send you an example.. pbacon(at)activitydirector.com thanks, Pennie :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Julie Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Microsoft Publisher allows you to create an 11x17 calendar. The program is simple to use & you can auto-fit your text in each individual calendar day. If you don't have a printer on site that allows you to print that size, you can save your calendar on disc, then take it to Kinkos & have it printed out (11x17) for about 16 cents a copy. It's cheaper if you only do a couple there, then bring back your original & photo copy it on for the residents & staff at your facility. I have my calendars enlarged at Kinkos for my bulletin boards anyway, so it's not an extra trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa 0 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I had the same problem - even with printing on 11x17 paper. About a year ago I transitioned to a weekly calendar. It runs Sunday through Saturday and allows me to make last minute changes. My residents like it as it is not overwhelming to look at as a monthly calendar sometimes was, the typeface is large enough that almost all of the residents can read it. It is more work - I am doing 4 calendars instead of one, but quite a few of the activities repeat such as exercise group, painting class, cooking, etc. so its not too bad! >Vanessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel 4 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 I use Microsoft Word for my Calendars and enlarge them to 11 X 17. I am able to fit all programs and times into the cells and still have room for extras. If you would like me to e mail you a copy that you can adjust let me know. -Miguel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phxville 0 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Miguel, When you enlarge your word calendars from 8.5x11 to 11x17, isn't there a large unfilled spcae on one side of your paper? I tried it and I couldn't get it to work right...Or is there a way to change the page size on word so it just prints out that way??? JANICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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