DEAR MICROSOFT: CHANGE THE MARGINS
Target:
Microsoft Corporation
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I believe that a small change in habits can lead to a big change in the world. So here's a simple idea that could make a big difference to the health of our planet.
Please help me convince Microsoft Corporation to change the default margin settings in their Microsoft Word software.
The default margins for Microsoft Word are set at 1.25" on each side. According to the good people on the Microsoft Help line, there is no technical reason for this. It's merely a convention we have all gotten used to. Documents will print just as easily if you change the margins to .75" on each side. If you do so, you'll fit more text on each page...saving paper...saving trees...creating less waste. A nice side effect? You'll also save some money!
Of course, the goal is to get as many people change their margins as possible, which means making it as easy as possible to do. We can all change our margins individually each time we print a document, but let's be honest - we're all just a little lazy.
So let's make Going Green as convenient as possible. If Microsoft Corporation changed their software so that the default margins for Microsoft Word were set to .75", you wouldn't have to even think about it. One easy fix, one big change, one step to a healthier planet.
For more information about the campaign, stats, updates and resources, please go to http://www.changethemargins.com/.
Please help me convince Microsoft Corporation to change the default margin settings in their Microsoft Word software.
The default margins for Microsoft Word are set at 1.25" on each side. According to the good people on the Microsoft Help line, there is no technical reason for this. It's merely a convention we have all gotten used to. Documents will print just as easily if you change the margins to .75" on each side. If you do so, you'll fit more text on each page...saving paper...saving trees...creating less waste. A nice side effect? You'll also save some money!
Of course, the goal is to get as many people change their margins as possible, which means making it as easy as possible to do. We can all change our margins individually each time we print a document, but let's be honest - we're all just a little lazy.
So let's make Going Green as convenient as possible. If Microsoft Corporation changed their software so that the default margins for Microsoft Word were set to .75", you wouldn't have to even think about it. One easy fix, one big change, one step to a healthier planet.
For more information about the campaign, stats, updates and resources, please go to http://www.changethemargins.com/.
I believe that a small change in habits can lead to a big change in the world. So here's a simple idea that could make a big difference to the health of our planet.
Please help me convince Microsoft Corporation to change the default margin settings in their Microsoft Word software.
The default margins for Microsoft Word are set at 1.25" on each side. According to the good people on the Microsoft Help line, there is no technical reason for this. It's merely a convention we have all gotten used to. Documents will print just as easily if you change the margins to .75" on each side. If you do so, you'll fit more text on each page...saving paper...saving trees...creating less waste. A nice side effect? You'll also save some money!
Of course, the goal is to get as many people change their margins as possible, which means making it as easy as possible to do. We can all change our margins individually each time we print a document, but let's be honest - we're all just a little lazy.
So let's make Going Green as convenient as possible. If Microsoft Corporation changed their software so that the default margins for Microsoft Word were set to .75", you wouldn't have to even think about it. One easy fix, one big change, one step to a healthier planet.
For more information about the campaign, stats, updates and resources, please go to http://www.changethemargins.com/.
Please help me convince Microsoft Corporation to change the default margin settings in their Microsoft Word software.
The default margins for Microsoft Word are set at 1.25" on each side. According to the good people on the Microsoft Help line, there is no technical reason for this. It's merely a convention we have all gotten used to. Documents will print just as easily if you change the margins to .75" on each side. If you do so, you'll fit more text on each page...saving paper...saving trees...creating less waste. A nice side effect? You'll also save some money!
Of course, the goal is to get as many people change their margins as possible, which means making it as easy as possible to do. We can all change our margins individually each time we print a document, but let's be honest - we're all just a little lazy.
So let's make Going Green as convenient as possible. If Microsoft Corporation changed their software so that the default margins for Microsoft Word were set to .75", you wouldn't have to even think about it. One easy fix, one big change, one step to a healthier planet.
For more information about the campaign, stats, updates and resources, please go to http://www.changethemargins.com/.
We signed the "DEAR MICROSOFT: CHANGE THE MARGINS" petition!
# 3,244:
2:36 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Chris Laughman, Missouri
# 3,243:
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3:44 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Daile O'Connor, New Jersey
This petition might seem silly to some people, but little changes can have huge impacts. This is a very easy way to save paper -- &, in turn, save forests. Please, change the default margin settings in Microsoft Word software -- in doing so, you'll be helping to save trees & make this world a better place! |
# 3,242:
8:07 am PDT, Jun 16,
Jenn Grein, Canada
This really is important folks....not everyone thinks of every way to lessen their foot print on the earth, and you have the honorable ability to do this for them. Please, if not for us, for our children, and their children - think of our environment!
This really is important folks....not everyone thinks of every way to lessen their foot print on the earth, and you have the honorable ability to do this for them. Please, if not for us, for our children, and their children - think of our environment!
I work frequently with Word and Excel.
# 3,241:
5:28 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Amy Taylor, Pennsylvania
NeoOffice (openoffice for Mac)
NeoOffice (openoffice for Mac)
# 3,240:
12:16 am PDT, Jun 14,
Marjoleine Buker, United Arab Emirates
What an easy way to save paper - please listen to changethemargins.com. Think of the positive worldwide PR Microsoft would get!
What an easy way to save paper - please listen to changethemargins.com. Think of the positive worldwide PR Microsoft would get!
I use Microsoft Office 2007.
# 3,239:
4:35 pm PDT, Jun 13,
Teresa White, Colorado
we need to save forests and save paper!
we need to save forests and save paper!
What word processing program do you use? i.e. Microsoft Word
# 3,238:
4:26 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 3,237:
1:30 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Leslie Looker, Canada
Please increase the default margins and help save countless trees and money.
Please increase the default margins and help save countless trees and money.
MS Word 2003
# 3,236:
6:48 am PDT, Jun 9,
Eileen Johnston, Connecticut
# 3,235:
12:48 am PDT, Jun 8,
Tatiana Costa, Brazil
# 3,234:
6:54 pm PDT, Jun 6,
Frida Simms, Virginia
# 3,233:
9:19 am PDT, May 25,
Brian Henderson, Pennsylvania
# 3,232:
8:57 am PDT, May 19,
Benjamin Jackson, Nebraska
I think you should change your default margin settings to .75 because, if you do, you will reduce the amount of paper the world uses.
I think you should change your default margin settings to .75 because, if you do, you will reduce the amount of paper the world uses.
I use microsoft word.
# 3,231:
5:19 am PDT, May 12,
Christa Karas, Missouri
# 3,230:
8:41 pm PDT, May 11,
Name not displayed, California
save trees for our kids and grandkids. trees provide oxygen and beauty!!!!
save trees for our kids and grandkids. trees provide oxygen and beauty!!!!
# 3,229:
7:39 pm PDT, May 5,
Brennan Dedon, Louisiana
# 3,228:
7:48 am PDT, Apr 29,
Heidi Joy, Maine
Seems like a simple change that can make a HUGE impact. Follow Nike's motto "JUST DO IT".
Seems like a simple change that can make a HUGE impact. Follow Nike's motto "JUST DO IT".
MS Word, whenever possible
# 3,227:
8:33 am PDT, Apr 22,
Kimberly Burke, Maine
This will save paper which leads to reduced costs for the company and saves our environment.
This will save paper which leads to reduced costs for the company and saves our environment.
Microsoft word, microsoft excel, microsoft powerpoint
# 3,226:
8:07 am PDT, Apr 22,
Jamie O'Halloran, California
Office 2007 + additional Ribbon Bar add-ons, Viso, etc.
Office 2007 + additional Ribbon Bar add-ons, Viso, etc.
# 3,225:
11:14 am PDT, Apr 18,
Timothy Stewart, Oregon
# 3,224:
5:44 am PDT, Apr 15,
Jamie Maulsby, Texas
# 3,223:
12:37 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Ashlea Walter, Michigan
# 3,222:
12:23 am PDT, Apr 11,
Geert Acke, Belgium
# 3,221:
9:35 am PDT, Apr 6,
Jenny Warner, Kansas
this is a great idea. it saves a lot of things and does us good.
this is a great idea. it saves a lot of things and does us good.
Microsoft word
# 3,220:
1:58 pm PDT, Apr 2,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 3,219:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 2,
Lindsay Fichaud, Canada
# 3,218:
4:22 pm PDT, Apr 1,
Jason Houdek, Louisiana
Seldom are large corporations handed such an easy way to have a positive impact on our world. Changing the standard margins in Microsoft Word will not only have an immediate impact, but it will also help foment momentum for a compelling movement.
Seldom are large corporations handed such an easy way to have a positive impact on our world. Changing the standard margins in Microsoft Word will not only have an immediate impact, but it will also help foment momentum for a compelling movement.
Microsoft Office
# 3,217:
3:32 pm PDT, Apr 1,
Belinda Fiacco, Iowa
Please change the default margins. It would save tons of paper!
Please change the default margins. It would save tons of paper!
# 3,216:
11:01 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Angela Dennis, California
Everyone will use less paper, saving millions of trees!
Everyone will use less paper, saving millions of trees!
Microsoft Word
# 3,215:
9:05 am PDT, Mar 26,
Simona Vasileva, Bulgaria
# 3,214:
8:25 am PDT, Mar 25,
Deborah Gelch, Massachusetts
# 3,213:
10:40 am PDT, Mar 23,
Raf Simons, Belgium
# 3,212:
4:11 pm PDT, Mar 22,
Irena Nikoloska, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of
# 3,211:
6:58 am PDT, Mar 22,
Patricia Ordaz, Puerto Rico
It just suprinsingly simple and the right thing to do for a big company!
It just suprinsingly simple and the right thing to do for a big company!
Word
# 3,210:
7:49 am PDT, Mar 21,
Tiberius Barrett, United Kingdom
# 3,209:
8:24 am PDT, Mar 19,
Kelsi Fredrickson, Canada
# 3,208:
8:09 am PDT, Mar 19,
Teegan McLachlan, Canada
I use Microsoft word
I use Microsoft word
# 3,207:
10:46 am PDT, Mar 15,
James Jannace, Maine
# 3,206:
2:06 pm PDT, Mar 14,
Amanda Van Epps, Texas
Seems like no loss to Microsoft and a big win for the environment and future generations.
Seems like no loss to Microsoft and a big win for the environment and future generations.
Microsoft Word
# 3,205:
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8:28 pm PDT, Mar 12,
Brian Alexander Brian Alexander, Texas
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# 3,204:
4:24 pm PDT, Mar 12,
Deborah Barberan, Oregon
I think it makes total sense. Why not just do a little change that can make a big change on our enviroment. Come on it is not that hard. I know, I work at a software company. It is easy to change stuff.
I think it makes total sense. Why not just do a little change that can make a big change on our enviroment. Come on it is not that hard. I know, I work at a software company. It is easy to change stuff.
Word, Excel
# 3,203:
11:12 am PDT, Mar 11,
Laura Frescoln, Iowa
Small change, big impact. Please consider this change and be a leader among businesses.
Small change, big impact. Please consider this change and be a leader among businesses.
# 3,202:
9:05 am PDT, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, California
thank you for your positive efforts
thank you for your positive efforts
# 3,201:
8:47 pm PDT, Mar 10,
Shams Shafiq, Bangladesh
Save trees.
Save trees.
Microsoft Word
