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Setting Default Paragraph Formatting

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:22:15 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 this.

Microsoft Word Editing Services and Business Document Design

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:45:54 GMT

Professional quality content needs professional quality document design. If you do not have a Microsoft Word editing specialist on staff, you can save time by outsourcing your document design projects to a professional. I can help.

Problems When Opening 2003 doc in 2007

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:11:09 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 difficulties

Creating Different Footers for Each Page

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:45:13 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, by

Microsoft Word Free Trial Download - Trial Software Installation Help

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:08:47 GMT

Download the Microsoft Word free trial at Sue’s Word Tips. Includes Office 2010 trial software download links, installation instructions and tips, and system requirement help.

Students - Buy Microsoft Office Academic for $99!

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:03:45 GMT

Are you a college student or faculty member? Get Microsoft Office Professional 2010 Academic for the low price of $99. Even if you aren't taking a class that requires you to use an Office program, take advantage of that deal! Proficiency in Word and Excel looks great on a resume for a recent grad. Download Microsoft Office Professional 2010 Academic Now

Creating Custom Word Styles - Take Control of Word!

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:27:49 GMT

Are you tired of the the default Microsoft Word formatting? Creating custom Word styles puts YOU in the driver's seat when formatting your documents.

Using the Calendar Wizard in Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:22:22 GMT

Create personalized 2012 calendars using the free Microsoft Word calendar wizard. How to add photos, clipart, color, and printing and binding tips included.

How To Access Auto Summarize in Microsoft Word 2007

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:00:02 GMT

Updated for Word 2010! Can't figure out how to access Auto Summarize in Microsoft Word 2007? Learn how to access and use the summary tool. Includes tips for best results.

Help for Document Formatting with Microsoft Word

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:39:33 GMT

How to use Microsoft Word document formatting techniques to create professional documents. Includes formatting documents with Word themes and styles.

Personalized Word Calendar - Create a 2012 Photo Calendar

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:39:35 GMT

This tutorial shows you how to create a personalized Word calendar by adding color, photos, and clip art. Includes full instructions, image editing tips, and a sample file to download.

Buy Microsoft Word for your Favorite Nerd

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:08:58 GMT

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Espionage Virus

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:57:10 GMT

Microsoft is taking steps to protect users against an espionage virus named Duqu. To protect yourself from viruses, keep your anti-virus software updated and do not open Microsoft Word files that arrive by email unless you were expecting them.

Modifying and Saving Clip Art as JPG

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:09:57 GMT

I am trying to modify a piece of clip art-a mouse- by adding a circular figure over the mouse's chest-the current mouse has an M on the chest that I don't

Word Captions Formatting Goes Crazy!

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:28:29 GMT

I am having problems with a document that uses Word captions and heading styles. I can make the file look perfect on screen. However, when I go to print

AutoText on Steroids - Microsoft Word 2007 Building Blocks

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:21:36 GMT

AutoText: creating and using AutoText and building blocks in Microsoft Word 2007. Document formatting tips and techniques that save you time.

Reset Spelling and Grammar Check

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:15:30 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 on

Basic Microsoft Windows Help for Word 2007 Users

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:33:26 GMT

Some Word tasks require basic Windows skills. Get Microsoft Windows help for how to update Word, show Word file extensions, back up your hard drive, uninstall Office, and more.

Setting Default Font Formatting

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:03:48 GMT

I have a problem with trying to set a default font. I change the font style, check yes for making it the default font, but it won't keep it. I had the

Microsoft Word Free Trial Download - Trial Software Installation Help

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:13:27 GMT

Download the Microsoft Word free trial at Sue’s Word Tips. Includes Office 2010 trial software download links, installation instructions and tips, and system requirement help.

Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks - Share Your Favorite Tips!

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:10:58 GMT

Submit your own cool Microsoft Word tips! Comment and rate ideas from other readers. Get Word 2007 help.

How to Install Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Free-Trial Software

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:14:54 GMT

You downloaded the free trial, now it is time to install Microsoft Office 2010. Tips for running two versions on your PC and money-saving advice when buying the full version.

Word Add-in for Creative Commons Licensing

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:16:31 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.

Modify Styles to Start on a New Page

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:10:45 GMT

How do you modify a style so it always starts on a new page? ANSWER:This is a very common formatting technique especially for chapter titles in books.In

Spell Check Marking Capitalized Words as Misspelled

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:35:47 GMT

Hello,I am writing because i have a very large word document at my office and when I see a word needing the first letter capitalized, I delete the letter

Add Columns of Numbers in a Word 2007 Table

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:51:03 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 numbers,

5 Tips for Taming Microsoft Word

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:51:43 GMT

Are you struggling with formatting Microsoft Word? This guest article on Writer's Helper provides tips for gaining the upper-hand with this powerful software.

Word 2007 Tutorial - How to Use the Ribbon

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:32:49 GMT

This Word 2007 tutorial is for you if you can't figure out how to use the Office ribbon. Includes working with tabs and button groups, hiding the ribbon, launching task panes, and viewing formatting changes before you apply them.

Use the Windows Backup Utility to Protect Your Valuable MS Word Docs

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:06:18 GMT

The Windows backup utility helps you backup your PC regularly to protect your valuable data. Tips for understanding the different kinds of backups, and how to use the tool.

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Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:53:28 GMT

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Microsoft Word Update - Automatically or Manually Download Security Patches

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:14 GMT

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

Convert Word to PDF - Tips for Converting Docx Files to PDF or XPS

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:35:58 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.

Spooky Halloween Fonts to Buy and Download for Fun Microsoft Word Projects!

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:36:51 GMT

Halloween fonts are perfect for creating scary projects using Microsoft Word! Download fonts and get ideas for Halloween projects for family fun or small business marketing. Multi-font value packs available.

Removing Word Form Field Shading

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:39:28 GMT

In my forms I created, the user (person filling it out) doesn't want to see the grey shaded areas to fill in. Can that be removed? ANSWER:Yes, those gray

Page Margin Measurement Settings

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:33:34 GMT

My page margin settings are now showing in 'points' instead of 'inches'. For example, I used to be able to set 1.0" or 1.5" margins. Now all

The Office Button - The Microsoft Word 2007 File Menu

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:31:53 GMT

What is the Office button and how does it compare to the file menu in Word 2003? Where is it in Word 2010? Includes tips for using the Office menu.

Office 2007 Product Key

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:37:56 GMT

I just purchased a new laptop with Microsoft Office 2007 installed, and when opening Microsoft Word was asked for a 25-character product key to submit.

Get the Microsoft Word Help You Need

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:47:38 GMT

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

Mixed Page Sizes in a Word 2007 Document

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:12:10 GMT

I need some assistance in Word 2007. Some of the pages in the document have to be letter size and some have to be legal size. Could you please assist,

Mail Merge Edit Recipient List

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:04:30 GMT

I use the mail merge feature a lot. When going in to edit the recipient list, is there a quick way to delete all of the previous information, or do you

Clear All Formatting

Fri, 06 May 2011 21:19:24 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. Article also includes a tip about why some documents cannot be reformatted.

It's Mail Merge Mania!

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:27:07 GMT

There are new comments and instructions on the Edit Mail Merge Recipient List page. Scroll to the bottom for the latest posts! http://www.word-tips.com/mail-merge-edit-recipient-list.html

Modify MS Word 2007 Clipart

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:08:35 GMT

I would like to know how to modify clipart using MS Word 2007? In the past I was able to change the colors, modify and delete lines, etc.. It was easy

Win Microsoft Office 2010 Professional

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:41:32 GMT

Here is a chance to win a free copy of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional! Visit http://www.facebook.com/Office, click Like, then play the instant win game. You can spin the dial to play once per day until December 14, 2011. Have Fun!

Microsoft OneNote App

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:52:17 GMT

If you are a fan of Microsoft OneNote like I am, AND an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch user, check out the new version of the OneNote iPhone App now available FREE for a limited time at the iTunes Store. This version is rated 4+ stars by users. The app allows you to sync your notes between your iPhone, your computer, and notes you have stored in the cloud. Cool! Don't own OneNote? If you upgrade to Microsoft Office 2010, OneNote is included.

Formatting Numbering Like in Legal Textbooks

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:51:43 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 1-003

Save Microsoft WordArt

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:45:05 GMT

Can I save my WordArt and upload it to my webpage?ANSWER:This is an excellent question. Yes, you can use Microsoft WordArt on your website by turning

Microsoft Word Calendar Tutorial - Create a Free Calendar

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:35:42 GMT

How to create monthly calendars using free Microsoft Word calendar templates. Includes instructions for printing your calendar, changing colors, adding shading, and inserting photos and clip art. Free sample available for download.

Happy New Year!

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:08:52 GMT

Happy New Year from Word-Tips.com! Have a fun and safe holiday. I look forward to serving you in 2011.

All the best to you and yours!

Sue Huckle
Microsoft Word Consultant & Technical Writer

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