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Where's My Cheese?

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:01:55 +0000

It seems that when I tested out Word 2013, nothing seemed the same. The colors where different, some button names had changed, and even my Ribbon was different! As much as I like change, relearning to use software is not my favorite thing! To help you along, I am working on writing Microsoft Word 2013 directions for everyday word processing tasks so you don't have to face this change alone!

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I Wish I Had Patented My Idea!

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:55:45 +0000

There is a little trick that I have been using for almost 2 decades now. I use it to make sure that my items are aligned perfectly in my documents (or presentations, publications, and even web sites). See, I am a stickler for having my images and graphics aligned just perfectly and I have wasted hours and hours trying to get things right.

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How About Sending Out a Personal Touch This Holiday?

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:51:20 +0000

Are you thinking about sending an update to all of your family and friends? Maybe you want to send something a bit more personal then a Facebook post, a Tweet, or even an Instagram picture. Try sending a family newsletter with your cards and gifts this year. It only costs you a stamp, a few sheets of paper, a little printer ink, and the gift of your time! Read: How to Add Columns How to Add Images How to Add a Page Border

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Bookmarks Aren't Just For Books!

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:31:16 +0000

When I think of bookmarks, I usually think of slips of paper that I use to mark my spot in a book. Well, word processing bookmarks do the same thing as those little slips of paper. They are electronic bookmarks that hold your place in the document! Read all about inserting bookmarks in both Microsoft Word and in WordPerfect.

Footnotes and Endnotes in WordPerfect

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:57:51 +0000

It seems like there is a large number of you who love WordPerfect! Based on a reader question, I decided to write about Footnotes and Endotes in WordPerfect. You can also read about adding Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word!

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Try Inserting Text Boxes!

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:56:40 +0000

Sometimes, when we are trying to format documents, we can try everything under the sun to get our text positioned just so! Or maybe that is just me? I always seem to forget about text boxes. They are easy to insert, and with Microsoft Word's built in text box styles, you can use them with almost no work! Or, if you want more control, try creating your own text box from scratch. To learn how, follow the steps in How to Insert a Text Box.

Did You Know About...Line Numbers in Word Perfect?

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:38:52 +0000

About a month ago, I wrote an article about Line Numbers in Microsoft Word. I love Line Numbers, especially when I need to collaborate on a document. However, one of you, the readers, asked "What happened to this feature in Word Perfect?" I am here to tell you, it did not go away, it just moved! Make sure to read How to Add Line Numbers in Word Perfect to see how it is done!

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Resize Versus Crop

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:02:59 +0000

So, maybe you have a picture or a piece of Clip Art in your document and you are trying to decide if you should crop it to make it fit better in your document or if you should resize it. What? I can't be the only one who has had to ask myself this to Crop or Resize?

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All About Images

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:55:15 +0000

OK - maybe not ALL about images - how about a lot about images instead?

Everyone who works with word processing documents should know how to work with images. These can include inserting clip art to add a sense of whimsy to your documents or maybe a logo to showcase your business! And adding an image into a document isn't the end of the story. You may also need to adjust where the image is positioned in your documents or how text wraps around images!

Word Columns Are Not Torture!

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:28:41 +0000