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. In this tutorial, I show you several ways to create your own custom styles and apply them to text. If you don't know what styles are, or have never used them before, start with the Microsoft Word Styles Basics tutorial then … [Read more...]
Setting Default Font Formatting
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 same problem with the default paragraph format and had to use the Mr. Fixit program which seems to have worked. Is there a Mr. Fixit for font styles? -- Submitted by JT ANSWER: For some reason, there is not a … [Read more...]
Modify Styles to Start on a New Page
How do you modify a Microsoft Word style so it always starts on a new page? This is a very common formatting technique especially for chapter titles in books. In this tutorial we are going to make Heading 1 always start on a new page. To follow along, create a sample document with two or three instances of Heading 1 each followed by a few paragraphs of text. Modifying … [Read more...]
How to Clear All Formatting
If your paragraph formatting changes do not work, it is often helpful to clear all formatting and styles so you can start over. In Microsoft Word, the most likely cause for formatting changes that won't stick is that there is an overriding style attached to the paragraph. Here is how to remove all styles from Microsoft Word documents so you can stop formatting changes … [Read more...]
How to Use Microsoft Word Styles
Microsoft Word styles are powerful tools included in all versions of Word. If you are a new user, you may not know what styles are or how to apply them to format your documents. Whether you own Word 2007 or any later version, this article will help you understand the basics of Microsoft Word styles. It shows you how to find the predefined styles, and includes a … [Read more...]
Setting Default Paragraph Formatting
The default in Microsoft 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. I have tried to change this so the default is NOT to add space between paragraphs of the same style, but it will not go to default. I have to check that box every time I start a new document. How can I change the … [Read more...]
Styles Created When Formatting Text
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 styled paragraph? Example: I apply a paragraph style to a paragraph, then type the text. When I select two or three words within that paragraph and apply bold or italics to them, a new style is created with the original style name + … [Read more...]
