Word Pocket Guide

by Glenn, Walter J.

• ISBN13: 9780596006846
• ISBN10: 0596006845
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Oreilly & Associates Inc

Summary

The update of this steady-selling title supplies a handy quick reference to the most recent versions of Microsoft Word. Along with an overview of the most basic concepts, the guide explains how to accomplish specific tasks covering every aspect of the program, including formatting, spelling, editing, printing, customizing, and so forth. It also provides reference tables so that readers can easily find keyboard shortcuts, regular expressions, and common file locations. The perfect companion for Word users of all levels.

Author Biography

Walter Glenn is a freelance consultant, writer, and editor in Huntsville, Alabama. He has been working in the computer industry for over a decade and provides solutions for small-to medium-sized businesses. Walter is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Trainer who specializes in Internet and networking technologies.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Conventions Used in This Book	p. 2
Understanding Word
The Word Interface	p. 4
Template and Document Files	p. 10
How Templates Are Loaded	p. 13
Tips on Using Templates	p. 15
How a Document Works	p. 16
Formatting	p. 20
Sections	p. 20
Paragraphs	p. 22
Characters	p. 24
Styles	p. 24
Shortcut Menus	p. 26
What Word Tries to Do for You	p. 27
AutoCorrect	p. 28
Smart Cut and Paste	p. 29
Spelling and Grammar	p. 30
The Most Common Word Complaints	p. 30
Word Tasks
Working with Files	p. 34
Printing	p. 39
Moving Around in a Document	p. 42
Entering and Editing Text	p. 46
Using AutoText and AutoCorrect	p. 46
Inserting Text and Other Elements	p. 48
Selecting Text	p. 49
Copying and Pasting	p. 51
Formatting	p. 52
Character Formatting	p. 52
Paragraph Formatting	p. 54
Working with Formats and Styles	p. 56
Creating Lists	p. 62
Working with Borders and Background Colors	p. 64
Changing Your View	p. 65
Controlling the Flow of a Document	p. 69
Working with Breaks	p. 69
Columns	p. 70
Headers and Footers	p. 72
Inserting Fields and Reference Items	p. 74
Working with Fields	p. 74
Footnotes and Endnotes	p. 76
Cross-References, Captions, and Bookmarks	p. 78
Tables and Indexes	p. 80
Working with Hyperlinks	p. 85
Inserting Objects	p. 86
Clip Art, Drawings, and Pictures	p. 86
Text Boxes	p. 91
Manipulating Objects	p. 92
Embedding and Linking	p. 93
Working with Tables	p. 95
Spelling and Other Tools	p. 101
Spelling and Grammar	p. 101
Research Services	p. 106
XML	p. 107
Other Tools	p. 109
Hyphenation	p. 109
Letters, Envelopes, and Labels	p. 110
Setting Other Word Options	p. 113
Getting Help	p. 114
Customizing Word	p. 116
Setting General Customization Options	p. 116
Customizing Toolbars and Menus	p. 117
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts	p. 119
Collaborating	p. 120
Sending Documents to People and Places	p. 120
Using Shared Workspaces	p. 122
Comments	p. 123
Tracking Changes	p. 124
Comparing Documents	p. 127
Using Macros	p. 129
Word Reference
Command Reference	p. 132
Native Formats	p. 134
Startup Switches	p. 136
Wildcards and Find Codes	p. 137
Default File Locations	p. 140
Keyboard Shortcuts	p. 142
Word Resources
Internet Sites	p. 155
Word Tools	p. 156
Index	p. 159
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