Every once in a while I accidentally hit the right key when using Word and it switches to the alternate characters. I don't know how it happens, so I just start hitting keys until it switches back. What key switches it and do I use the same key to switch back? -- Submitted by Lori from Alberta, Canada … [Read more...]
The Word Options Menu
The Word Options menu allows you to customize Word 2007 according to your preferences. This article explains the available customization options. In previous versions, this menu was located on the Tools menu (Tools > Preferences). In Word 2007, it is part of the Office menu. To change user and software application preferences, follow these general steps: Click … [Read more...]
The Office Button – The Word 2007 File Menu
The Office Button is probably the most misunderstood feature of Microsoft Office 2007. Familiar menus were eliminated in Office 2007 and replaced with tabs on a ribbon, except for the File menu, which was placed under a multi-colored button. I'm sure many users assume it is a logo or decoration, not a pivotal part of the Office programs. Where is the Office … [Read more...]
Using Auto Correct
In older versions of Microsoft Word, I could access auto correct by going to the tools menu on a document and enter my own shortcut word or abbreviation that would spell out a full word or paragraph automatically. I can't figure out how to do that with Word 2007. -- Submitted by Anonymous ANSWER: AutoCorrect still exists in Microsoft Word 2007, but it doesn't show … [Read more...]
Where is Help About Microsoft Word?
Now that the Help menu is gone, where do you find help About Microsoft Word in Word 2007? You know, that handy little item that tells you what Microsoft Word version you have installed, who it is licensed to, and your Product ID number? It takes a little digging and quite a few extra clicks to find it in Word 2007. Finding help "About Word" This former help menu item … [Read more...]
