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Save Word Document to a Jump Drive

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:23:39 GMT

I do not know how to access my jump drive from Word 2007. It does not seem to show up in the drop down box.ANSWER:Your jump drive will be in the list

Microsoft Word Help Services - Professional Word Processor and Desktop Publisher

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:10 GMT

Deadline approaching? Get Microsoft Word help for your word processing projects! Professional Microsoft word processor and desktop publisher. Word 2007 specialist and technical writer.

Preview Microsoft Word 2010!

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:03:19 GMT

Do you want to get your hands on the next version of Microsoft Word? Then download Microsoft Office 2010 Beta. The public beta testing phase won't last forever, so download the suite and take a peek!

Microsoft Word Styles - Document Formatting - Word Style Basics Tutorial

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:26:01 GMT

Microsoft Word styles are powerful tools. What are styles? How are they related to Microsoft Word templates? Explains Word style basics; free tutorial.

Document Formatting with Microsoft Word

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:14:13 GMT

Use Microsoft Word document formatting techniques to create professional documents. Includes formatting documents with Word 2007 themes and styles.

Convert docx to doc files

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:15:51 GMT

Convert docx to doc to share business files with users of older versions of Word. How to check for compatibility problems and run the docx converter.

Add Columns of Numbers in a Word 2007 Table

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:35:58 GMT

In Word 2000, it was easy to add up a column of numbers in a table. Just highlight the column, put the cursor in the cell under your column of

Save a Word 2007 Document Without Exiting the Program

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:05:28 GMT

Whenever I exit or save a document Word 2007 closes. There is not an X to press to exit the document and stay in Word.ANSWER:Word 2007 should not

Microsoft Scrambling to Update Word 2007

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:58:31 GMT

January 12, 2010

Microsoft apparently missed the deadline to update Word 2007 software before the court-imposed injunction went into effect today.

Only a few Office 2007 titles are currently available at the Microsoft store.

This notice is posted on the sales pages of unavailable software titles, "This product is currently unavailable while we update versions on our site. We expect it to be available soon. However, you can purchase Office Ultimate now, or you can try out the beta version of Office 2010."

However, retailers such as Amazon.com are still selling copies of the software. (affiliate link)

Reset Spelling and Grammar Check

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:26:07 GMT

How do I do a complete RECHECK of the spelling and grammar in a Word 07 document?ANSWER:It is a good idea to do a complete spelling and grammar check

Setting Default Paragraph Formatting

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:41:31 GMT

The default in Word 2007 adds space between paragraphs of the same style. You have to check a little box in the paragraph box if you do not want

Cannot Edit Word Document

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:50:10 GMT

I have a Word 2007 document that will not allow me to make any corrections. When I left click on the area where the correction is needed, it

Editing Microsoft Word 2000 Forms in Word 2007

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:21:55 GMT

How do I edit a Microsoft Word 2000 document that was created as a form and then converted to a 2007 document? When I open the document in Word 2007 I

How to Create Folders in Word 2007

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:23:50 GMT

How do you create Folders in Word 2007?ANSWER:Creating folders is a function of the Windows operating system. You can, however, from within Microsoft

Problems When Opening 2003 doc in 2007

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:44:58 GMT

All of our company's project reports are in Word 2003 and are heavily formatted. We are migrating to Word 2007 and we are running into formatting

Creating Different Footers for Each Page

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:49:23 GMT

How do you get a different footer on every page or a series of pages? For example pages 4-9 Alaska pages 11-14 Arizona.ANSWER:In Microsoft Word 2007,

Automatically Indent New Paragraphs

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:55:13 GMT

In Word 2007, what key do I use to indent with sentence wrap-around when using the hard return key?ANSWER:You can use the tab key to indent the first

Styles Created When Formatting Text

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:22:13 GMT

I use styles almost exclusively. However, how can I prevent Word 2007 from creating a new style when I select and modify several words within a

Insert Page Breaks and Remove White Space

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:39:42 GMT

I have to start each new section of my document on the top of the page. Then I have to remove any section breaks that create large gaps of white

Formatting Numbering Like in Legal Textbooks

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:23:34 GMT

Some legal textbooks have a numbering format that looks something like this: 1 Heading-1 1-001 Body Text bla,bla,bla... 1-002 Body Text Heading-2

Microsoft Word Clipart Moves Text

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:30:49 GMT

I am creating a newsletter and want to add a small clipart graphic next to some of the lines. But when I add the clipart at the end of the sentence,

Microsoft Windows 7 - Is Word 2007 Compatible?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:08:35 GMT

Microsoft Windows 7 is here! Will Word 2007 work with the new operating system? Read about compatibility issues.

Alternate Characters on Keyboard

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:09:56 GMT

I have alternate characters on some of my keyboard's keys. Every once in a while I accidentally hit the right key when using Word and it switches to the

Microsoft Word Clipart and More - Questions and Answers

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:11:52 GMT

Everyone likes to create professional looking documents. Need help? Ask questions about Microsoft Word clipart, page borders, WordArt, SmartArt, more.

Word 2007 Font View on Page

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:06:06 GMT

I have my font set to the Arial 12 default, but my page is showing it much larger. How do I set my page view to the true Arial 12 view? Not the large

Susan Huckle- Freelance Technical Writer - Technical Communication Specialist

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:21:07 GMT

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Held Down Right Shift too Long?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:45:39 GMT

I held right shift down for too long. I thought I pressed cancel, but now Control plus S no longer is a shortcut for Save, and I can't edit in the

Formatting Page Numbers using Different Styles

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:19:15 GMT

I am attempting to format page numbers in a graduate level thesis. I have the number 'i' for my table of contents page, however when I switch to the

Recent File List Disappearing

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:57:05 GMT

In Word 2007, I clicked the Office Button | Word Options | Advanced | Display: Show this number of Recent Documents: 10 Did the same thing in Excel

Your Microsoft Word Questions Answered on Word-Tips.com

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:53:31 GMT

If you have searched high and low and can't find the answer to your Microsoft Word questions, ask them here! Your questions answered online.

Small Business Forms and Documents --Tips for Startups

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:09:02 GMT

When starting a small business, forms and documents should be included in your plans. Includes lists of forms you need and tools to create your own.

Microsoft Technical Support - Microsoft Word Support Options

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:31:33 GMT

This copmrehensive article explains how to navigate the maze of Microsoft technical support options for Microsoft Word 2007.

File Extensions for Word 2007: docx, docm, dotx, dotm

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:02:28 GMT

Confused about the new file extensions for Word 2007? Learn how to open docx files, use compatibility mode, convert docx to pdf, more...

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Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:25:42 GMT

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Starting a Home Business Using Microsoft Word

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:52:41 GMT

Nothing is more exciting than starting a home business! Get ideas about home-based businesses you can start using a computer and Microsoft Word.

Word Add-in for Creative Commons Licensing

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:40:15 GMT

Do you publish documents using Creative Commons licensing? If so, download the Word add-in for Creative Commons which allows you to embed CC licensing into your Office 2007 documents.

Word to PDF Converter

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:31:35 GMT

Want to turn your docx files into PDF files? You can do it easitly with this free Word to PDF Converter add-in software.

How to Open docx Files without Word 2007

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:14:37 GMT

Do you need to open docx files but don't own Word 2007? This tip shows you how to open docx files, whether you own a previous version, or don't own it at all.

Open docx Files with Word 2007

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:03:49 GMT

Have you received a docx file but can't open it? Learn how to open docx files with this Tip! Includes troubleshooting tips.

Microsoft Word Update

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:21:56 GMT

Keep Word 2007 running smoothly by regularly running Microsoft Word update. Here's how.

Microsoft Word 2007 Training

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:44:42 GMT

Forget tech support! Get Microsoft Word 2007 training so you can do-it-yourself!

Microsoft Office Word 2007 -- Microsoft Software Review

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:36:15 GMT

You may have heard stories about the big changes in Microsoft Office Word 2007. Users seem to either love or hate it...read my software review!

Microsoft Word Downloads

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:04:50 GMT

Microsoft Word downloads keep your software running smoothly, protect you from security problems, and add functionality.

Get the Microsoft Word Help You Need

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:44:41 GMT

Can’t find the Word 2007 help files? Need technical support? This article explains how to get the Microsoft Word help you need.

Help About Microsoft Word -- Finding it in Word 2007

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:32:15 GMT

Now that the Help menu is gone, where do you find help About Microsoft Word in Word 2007? It takes a little digging to find it!

Open dotx and dotm files

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:59:54 GMT

Dotx and dotm files are great timesavers! This article shows you how to open, edit, and save these template files.

About docx Files

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:14:48 GMT

You may wonder why Word 2007 documents have a new file extension, docx. So what's with the X?

What are docm Files?

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:13:41 GMT

Have you received a docm file and don't know what it is? This article explains what docm files are and how to open them.

Easily Convert Word to PDF

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:46:09 GMT

One of the best new features in version 2007 is the ability to convert Word to PDF. This article shows you how and includes tips for publishing the best quality PDF files.

Clear All Formatting

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:49:16 GMT

If your formatting changes don't work in Word 2007, there is a way to clear all formatting so you can reformat and make your changes stick.