DEAR MICROSOFT: CHANGE THE MARGINS
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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/.
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We signed the "DEAR MICROSOFT: CHANGE THE MARGINS" petition!
# 2,819:
I am a substitute teacher and I see countless wasted sheets of paper when people are trying to print something perfectly. If the margins weren't so big they would be able to fit more onto a sheet of paper.
word and works
# 2,818:
It is you who hold the power, the energy, the will to shift the current paradigm. And when you find your voice, your courage, your boldness, it will be you who saves the world. - Eve Endsler
I use Microsoft Office including Visio and Publisher. Please make these adjustments.
# 2,817:
I end up changing the margins on 90% of my documents as I need as much space as possible because I am constantly making spreadsheets at work. Frankly, I think a .75 margin looks better on most documents anyway. Plus, many companies are now encouraging employees to limit the printing of documents and emails, so when they do have to print, a smaller margin would make an even bigger environmental impact
I am a constant user of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
# 2,816:
This is a no brainer microsoft!! Change the margins! Save the trees!
I use microsoft word, for the present time!
# 2,815:
Please change your default margins to help save more trees!
Microsoft Office Suite 2007
# 2,814:
Change the defaults, dammit!
I use MS Word, but I could easily change my preference next time I buy software.
# 2,813:
I used Microsoft Word
# 2,812:
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# 2,810:
Please tell Microsoft why they should do this, or ask questions about the campaign. Most of the people donīt change the margins. They just except the pattern. Itīs a little action of yours that may make great differnce in the world paper waste
What word processing program do you use? i.e. Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Sun Microsystems OpenOffice, etc.?
# 2,809:
Microsoft Word
# 2,808:
# 2,807:
3/4" margins would save tons of paper and make a real imp t on the environment. Do the right thing!
I use Microsoft Word.
# 2,806:
# 2,805:
# 2,804:
Mircosoft Word
# 2,803:
Come on.. if there is no reason for this, you can help the environment. Not doing this just doesn't fly with the Gates Foundation purpose.
Microsoft Word
# 2,802:
Microsoft Word/Open Office
# 2,801:
Let's cut the waste- if there's no good reason to go with big margins, then please lead the way by making the margins smaller- thanks!
Microsoft Word
# 2,800:
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# 2,798:
# 2,797:
Please do this - we need to save the planetŠ
Microsoft Word
# 2,796:
Most of the people donīt change the margins. They just except the pattern. Itīs a little action of yours that may make great differnce in the world paper waste.
Microsoft Word and Openoffice
# 2,795:
# 2,794:
Dear Microsoft, Isn't this a no-brainer? Please help make this change happen! Every little bit helps.
Microsoft Word
# 2,793:
Please do the right thing and help save our trees!!!
OpenOffice
# 2,792:
# 2,791:
little changes make a big difference.
office
# 2,790:
# 2,789:
because I always wanted to save paper and one day I find out that I have opportunity to help. that's why I signed the paper
Microsoft Word
# 2,788:
# 2,787:
We will save a lot of paper + trees
# 2,786:
I think this idea is great. I've made my default margins smaller. Would you change the default in the software?
Word 2007
# 2,785:
Trees may be renewable, but it takes years to replace whole forests
Microsoft Word + WordPerfect
# 2,784:
Simple, no reason not to, just a quick fix, hell, i could change it if i wanted to! One easy step!!
Open Office, Wordperfect, M.O.W. 2003
# 2,783:
We have to do something now before we deplete our resources.
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint,Excel
# 2,782:
Trees aren't optional, they are neccessary... please consider changing something that is optional!!!??
I use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, WordPad...etc
# 2,781:
Be forward thinking and do whatever you can to improve Earth's atrocious waste problem.
Our office uses Microsoft Word and OPERA, and Microsoft Outlook for email.
# 2,780:
# 2,779:
# 2,778:
To save trees!
Microsoft Word
# 2,777:
Every little bit helps. I've honestly never thought about this before and, at first it seemed silly, but the more i thought about it the more sense it made. Do your part Microsoft, please.
I use Microsoft word, excel and power point
# 2,776:
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# 2,774:
I always change my margins to be 0.75 inches. Please help me and others out by defaulting for us!!!
I am a die hard Microsoft Word user for 15+ years.
# 2,773:
# 2,772:
I end up changing my margins often in my job; it's just the nature of what I need to print. If the margins were changed, it'd make my work life just that littlest bit easier... and it would help my office to use less paper! Bonus!
I use just about every Microsoft Office application that there is: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher... to name the daily used ones.
# 2,771:
A simple thing like this should not be hard for Microsoft to change, if they are willing. Save the trees!
# 2,770:
I often shorten the margins anyway because I feel they are too large, especially for flyers.
I use Microsoft Word at work and at home!
# 2,769:
# 2,768:
Such a simple way to save the environment! With all the attention going green is currently getting, I can't imagine why any company wouldn't want to endorse this idea.
Microsoft Word, Windows XP
# 2,767:
# 2,766:
Save the trees!
Microsoft Word
# 2,765:
# 2,764:
Microsoft Word
# 2,763:
# 2,762:
What an easy thing this would be for MS to do and then get credit for implementing a great environmental measure! What company would not pick up such an idea? Thanks Mr Ballmer for at least considering this suggestion!
I use MS Word
# 2,761:
# 2,760:
# 2,759:
Less paper, More Trees!
Microsoft Office and Microsoft XP
# 2,758:
# 2,757:
What a simple, elegant, and effortless way to save the forests.
Microsoft Word
# 2,756:
Changing the default margin size is an easy way to save paper. It makes a lot of sense!
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
# 2,755:
Users can always change their margins to whatever works for them, but why not change your defaults to a more Earth friendly option?
Microsoft Word
# 2,754:
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# 2,752:
Save the trees and our earth one step at a time.
Word
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