18/MAY/1998
This README file is to accompany the following file:

  runem14a.zip    Rune Macros for Microsoft Word 97 (version 1.4a)

  copyright - 1998 - Daniel Steven Smith
  fontmaster.geo@yahoo.com 
  http://www.geocities.com/fontmaster.geo/index.html



What files are in this ZIP file:
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RUNES97.DOT ..... The MS-Word 97 document template containing the Runic 
                  macros and toolbar.  Requires font packs: "Germanic Runes", 
			"AngloSaxon Runes", "Dwarf Runes" and Runic Help file.)
READ-ME.TXT ..... This file.



What is this file:
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This ZIP archive contains a Microsoft Word 8.0 (Office 97) compatible 
document template file.  This document template contains three WordBasic macros 
and a Runic toolbar.  Before installing this plug-in, ensure that you have the 
latest versions of my historical Rune font pack for Windows and Runic Help file. 
You can get the latest versions of my fonts by visiting my WWW home page 
(listed above).  These utilities greatly simplify using my historical Rune font 
pack for Windows.  

The WordBasic macros may trigger a FALSE positive when using a many anti-virus 
programs.  This is why:  WordBasic macros can be concealed inside Microsoft Word 
documents.  Microsoft has found that some Hackers have been able to insert 
destructive commands into their WordBasic macros.  Companies that make 
Anti-virus software have responded by making their programs scan and report any 
occurrence of WordBasic macros in Microsoft Word documents or document 
templates.  If you are using such an Anti-virus program, and you attempt to open 
this Microsoft Word document template file, your WordBasic anti-virus detector 
may identify my WordBasic macros and FALSELY identify them as a virus. 

My WordBasic macros have been tested and have run without problems on several 
different PCs running Microsoft Word 97 on Microsoft Windows 95 & NT 4.0.  
None of these WordBasic macros contain any commands or instructions that could 
in any way harm or damage your PC. But just to be safe and legal I need to state 
that: 

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   "By installing these Fonts and associated WordBasic macros on their PCs, 
   the user assumes all responsibility for their use or misuse. Daniel S. 
   Smith can not be held responsible for any damages caused by using these 
   Fonts or WordBasic macros." 
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Restrictions:
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This Microsoft Word plug-in is Postcard-ware.  If you like it and use it, please 
send me a postcard or letter (using an attractive or interesting stamp). If you 
supply me with your email address, I'll try to write back. You can get my 
current postal address by visiting my WWW home page (listed above).  If you do 
write, please tell me of your Runic writing interests.  

This Microsoft Word plug-in cannot be sold for a profit.  (Although, if you 
really enjoy using this plug-in and need to find some financial way of showing 
your appreciation, any and all donations will be gladly accepted.)  

CD-ROM and Shareware distributors are required to notify me before distributing 
this Microsoft Word plug-in.

This Microsoft Word plug-in may be used to create any personal, private or 
non-commercial publication.  This Microsoft Word plug-in may NOT be used in any 
commercial product without my permission. 



How to install/uninstall the Microsoft Word 97 toolbar and macros:
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1) Before installing this plug-in, ensure that you have the latest versions of 
   my historical Rune font pack for Windows and Runic Help file.  You can get 
   the latest versions of my fonts by visiting my WWW home page (listed above).  

2) Un-Zip and install the Runic fonts into Windows according using your 
   Windows Control Panel. (Visit: www.winzip.com to download an un-zipping 
   program, if necessary.)

3) Un-Zip the latest version of my Runic Help file into a Temporary directory.

4) Un-Zip this ZIP file into the same Temporary directory.

5) On your PC, locate your Microsoft Office 97 "Templates" directory.  This 
   directory is normally located in your "MSOFFICE" or "Microsoft Office" 
   directory.  On my PC, this directory is located at: 
     "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\"
   The location of this directory on your PC may be different, depending on how 
   you installed Microsoft Office.

6) Move (or Copy) the 'Runes97.dot' and the 'Runes.hlp' into your Microsoft 
   Office 97 "Templates" directory.  

7) Start Microsoft Word 97.

8) From the Microsoft Word "Tools" drop-down menu, and select item labeled 
   'Templates and Add-Ins...'.  Click on the 'Add...' push-button in the 
   'Templates and Add-ins' dialog box.  Highlight the 'Runes97.dot' file and 
   click on the 'OK' push-button in the 'Add Template' dialog box.  Click on the 
   'OK' push-button in the 'Templates and Add-ins' dialog box.  The 'Runes97' 
   toolbar should now appear in the upper-right portion of your screen.

9) The 'Runes97' toolbar (and associated macros) will remain active until you 
   exit Word 97.  To re-activate the toolbar the next time you start Word 97, do 
   the following:  From the Microsoft Word "Tools" drop-down menu, and select 
   item labeled 'Templates and Add-Ins...'.  Click on the empty check-box by the 
   'Runes97.dot' file in the 'Templates and Add-ins' dialog box, then click on 
   the 'OK' push-button.  The 'Runes97' toolbar should now re-appear on your 
   screen, until you once again exit Word 97.

10) To un-install the toolbar and macros from Microsoft Word 97: From the 
   Microsoft Word "Tools" drop-down menu, and select item labeled 'Templates and 
   Add-Ins...'.  Highlight the 'Runes97.dot' file and click on the 'Remove' 
   push-button in the 'Templates and Add-ins' dialog box, then click on the 'OK' 
   push-button.  The 'Runes97' toolbar will no longer appear on your screen.



I am not a professional programmer and there are bound to be bugs in these 
macros.  So if you discover a bug (or missing feature), please inform me and 
I'll try to fix it as soon as I can.  Please contact me using the email address 
listed above.  When submitting bug reports, please tell me the following:
  1) What platform and operating system you are using (ex: Pentium & Windows95).
  2) What version of Word you are using (ex: US/English Word 97).
  3) What version of the Runic font pack you have installed (ex: 1.4).
  4) Which macro has the bug (ex: DwarfRunes).
  5) The exact sequence of characters that you were entering when the bug 
     occurred.



How do I get these macros to work:
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Once installed, you should notice a new Microsoft Word toolbar on your screen 
(default location is upper right).  The toolbar contains three buttons, each 
displaying a different Runic letters.  (All of the Runic letters together spell 
out the name: 'TOLKIEN'.)  Each button is for a macro that supports a distinct 
Runic mode.  If you have the "tool-tips" option turned on, let your cursor rest 
on a button and the macro name should appear. The five language modes supported 
are:

	Macro Name:          Mode:
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	DwarfRunes           Used by J.R.R.Tolkien in 'The Hobbit' 
	AngloSaxonRunes      Historical
	GermanicRunes        Historical

These macros greatly simplify using my Runic fonts, by displaying a dialog box 
containing many push-buttons, option buttons, and drop-down lists.  Each 
push-button represents a Runic letter or symbol and is clearly labeled.  By 
using the macros you don't have to remember which key on the keyboard is for 
which Runic letter or symbol.  

Note: All of the macros will disable Word's 'Automatic Spell Checking' feature 
each time they are started.  To re-enable this feature afterwards, click on 
Word's 'Tools' drop-down menu and select 'Options'.  Select the 'Spelling & 
Grammar' tab and check the 'Automatic Spell Checking' box.

All three macros share many similar features.  These are:
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* The top half of the dialog box contains a cluster of buttons in two rows. 
  These buttons generally follow the latin alphabetic sequence, listing all of 
  the Runic letters that are used in a specific Runic alphabet. Clicking on one 
  of the buttons will result in the corresponding Runic letter being typed into 
  your document.

* The right-most portion of the bottom half of the dialog box contains two 
  sections.  The lower section contains Runic punctuation symbols (mostly dots).
  The highter section is the controls for the 'Character Spacing' option.  When 
  using the Runic fonts with under & over-bars, the 'condense' option can be 
  helpful at reducing the 'gaps' that sometimes appear between consecutive bars.

* The right-of-center portion of the bottom half of the dialog box contains 
  three radio-buttons which allow you to specify which Runic font to use.  The 
  options are regular, single-barred, and double barred.  Below the radio-
  pushbuttons are four decorative characters that can be used with the barred 
  fonts only.

* The left-of-center portion of the bottom half of the dialog box contains two 
  sections.  The lower section contains buttons for cursor movement.  The 
  highter section contains one drop-down list that allows you to specify the 
  font's point size (default size is 20).

* The left-most portion of the bottom half of the dialog box contains buttons 
  for most of the normal editing functions, including:

   Space key    Backspace key    Return key    Cancel key     Help key

  Clicking on the Help key will launch the Runic Help file.

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Have fun!




