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a question about our forms? See our list of frequently asked questions
and answers.
I'm
using a Macintosh computer. What about me?
The forms have been optimized for use on a PC platform. The forms
have been tested on the Mac platform and have been found to still
be functional, though the final printed results have not been
as optimal as those achieved with PCs. Some Macs have been failing
to print the typed info the user inputs into the form. If your
system is experiencing this problem, you must upgrade your Netscape
browser to Netscape Communicator 4.6 or later, available at the
link above. Once installed, print your forms at a 70% scale. All
forms and data print correctly from this version and scale. As
of June 2000, PDF forms are available and are the recommended
choice for Mac users.
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Why
can't I type more characters in a data field?
Unlike the previous set of online forms, the data entry field
have been programmed to only accept the maximum number of spaces
visible to the screen. This is to ensure no data is lost when
printing. All data fields have been programmed, though, to offer
enough space for the desired data to be entered in most instances.
If you should have to abbreviate any information, please try to
use commonly-used abbreviations, such as "NYC" for New
York City.
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The
forms look different than they used to when printed out.
The removal of the Format for Printer function means that your
forms will now be printed in WYSIWYG (what you see is what you
get) format. Your printed forms will look more or less exactly
like what appears on your screen, rather than a created third-party
format. This does mean, for example, that data field boxes will
appear on your forms.
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I
accidentally hit the reload button and lost all my data I entered.
Can I get it back?
No. The Web is a stateless system. The server can't tell where
you've been, or how long it's been since you last visited. When
you hit the reload button, you tell the server that you want a
fresh copy of the form. This, in turn, replaces the form and its
contents you were working with.
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Can
I save a partially completed form?
It depends. If you are using an Excel version of a form, yes.
Excel forms exist for budget revisions, travel claims, and time
sheets (the most commonly-accessed forms). If you are using the
PDF version of a form, your ability to save data depends on the
software you are using to view the PDF file. If you are using
Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will only be able to save a blank copy
of the form (no data is stored). However, if you are using the
full Adobe Acrobat software package, you will be able to save
your data. The Web/HTML versions of the forms, though, cannot
be saved.
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When
I print my PDF form, the text is so huge that sides of the form
are cut off.
When you open the Print dialog box in Acrobat Reader, make sure
the Fit to Page option is checked. This should be a one-time-only
step for you, as this box will remain checked in the future. If
you have other printing problems, be sure to check your margin
settings.
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Where
can I find the University's travel procedures?
You can go to the Policy and Procedures under the Accounting Service
Website or (click this link).
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