It never fails… you're up against a deadline, you make some tweaks to your margins, then suddenly your Word document layout goes berserk. The worst part? It may take hours to fix it and you only have a few hours before the report is due. Many Microsoft Word formatting mishaps can be avoided. Or at least you can reduce how often they happen by planning ahead. Planning … [Read more...]
Finding your Computer Specs
Before installing Microsoft Office, make sure your computer specs meet the system requirements. Checking specs first helps you avoid installation problems that occur when your system does not meet the recommended or minimum requirements. Even if the software installs on an inadequate system, it may not function properly. Determining software requirements Most stores do not … [Read more...]
How to Access Auto Summarize in Microsoft Word 2007
Can’t figure out how to access auto summarize in Microsoft Word 2007? That's because it wasn't included on the ribbon. But don’t get discouraged…this tutorial shows you how to access and use the tool, and tips for best results. Unfortunately, this only works in Word 2007; the tool has been completely removed in Word 2010. How to Keep from Losing the AutoSummary Tool … [Read more...]
Save Microsoft WordArt as a Reusable Image
Did you know you can save Microsoft WordArt so you can use it on your website or in other documents? Follow these steps to save WordArt as a reusable image: Press Ctrl+N to create a new blank Microsoft Word document. Create your WordArt as desired. (Or copy the WordArt from another file.) Click the Office button in Word 2007, or File tab in Word 2010, then select … [Read more...]
Display Two Parts of a Microsoft Word Document Simultaneously
Tip submitted by Word Tips reader, Jackie, from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada: Did you know you can split the display window horizontally so that you can view and work on two separate parts of a Microsoft Word document at the same time? I found this to be very helpful when working on long documents. In versions 97-2003, click on the Window menu and then select Split. A … [Read more...]
How to Find the Word 2007 Word Count Tool
Have you ever needed to count the words or characters in a document or part of a document? It is easy in Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010. Here's how. Finding and Using the Word Count Tool The Word 2007 word count tool can be found near the lower left-hand corner of the status bar. (The status bar is the bar at the bottom of the Microsoft Word window.) To get more … [Read more...]
Automatically Indent New Paragraphs
Although you can use the tab key to indent the first line of a paragraph, if you want Microsoft Word to automatically indent a new paragraph when starting a new line, you only need to change a few settings. Just follow these steps to automatically indent new paragraphs. In your document, highlight the paragraphs you want to format. In the ribbon on the Home tab, … [Read more...]
