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How to Change the Orientation of Text in Microsoft Word

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You can use Microsoft Word for more than just traditional writing functions. You can alter the text direction for any text within text boxes, tables and other drawing objects. Learn how to alter the orientation of text within a document... more »

How to Change the Startup Directory in Word

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By default, the startup directory for Microsoft Word 2003 is set to be "My Documents." This means each time you go to save a new document, you will automatically be taken to "My Documents." If you regularly save your documents in another ... more »

How to Change the Startup Template in Word

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If you don't like the size, color or type of font in Microsoft Word's startup template, it's easy to change it. Word uses a default template that determines the font, toolbars and other settings that display when you create a new document. You ... more »

How to Change Your Default Styles and Documents in AbiWord

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The free AbiWord software opens a document with normal or inbuilt styles and settings. AbiWord gives you the option to change these default styles. Follow these steps to change your default styles and documents in AbiWord... more »

How to Check Sentence Spacing in Word

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Whether you like to have one or two spaces after your sentences in your Microsoft Word document, you can set Word to automatically check your spacing. By having your spacing automatically checked, you can make sure that you are staying consistent ... more »

How to Check Your Word Count on Microsoft Works Word Processor

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If you have a minimum word requirement on a document, you are going to need to know how to check the word count. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Choose a Body Text Font

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When you're writing large blocks of copy, your goal should be to design for the comfort of the reader. Use these tips to ensure maximum readability in your documents... more »

How to Choose an "Office" Suite of Programs

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Office suites are integrated software packages containing word-processing, spreadsheet, database and e-mail and other applications. Programs integrate with each other and the Internet. Office suites cost less than the sum of their parts... more »

How to Choose What Syncs to Your iPod, and What Doesn't!

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Ever wondered how you can decide which files you want on your iPod, and which ones you don't want to sync? It's a great way to manage your iPod space - so let's learn how to do it!.. more »

How to Combine Microsoft Word Documents

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You can easily combine documents in Microsoft Word 2003. Instead of spending the time to go back and forth and copy and paste one file's information into another, you can use a simple code to combine two documents. This code will save you time ... more »

How to Compare Word Documents Side by Side

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Sometimes you find yourself needing to compare two Word documents. You can open them both and simply keep switching back and forth. Or maybe you might print one (or both) of them out and compare them that way. But why not open them both in Word ... more »

How to Control Microsoft Word Document Properties

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Document properties, such as summary information and statistics, can be changed for any Microsoft Word 2003 document. If you use this feature on a regular basis, you can set Word to prompt you to verify the document properties each time you save ... more »

How to Convert a Microsoft Publisher Document to Microsoft Word Yourself

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I like to spice up my documents with backgrounds and ideas from various sources. I use Microsoft Publisher to incorporate photos and various forms and documents. But when I need to share them with others, many do not have access to Publisher ... more »

How to Convert a PDF to a Word Document

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There is a basic process of converting a PDF to a Word document. This simple process allows you to copy and then paste the text of the PDF into a Word document. Then you use the text in the Word document to recreate the PDF... more »

How to Convert a Table to Text in FrontPage

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If you have a table on one of your pages in your FrontPage website that you don't want anymore, it may seem like a simple option to delete the table. You may want to consider keeping the text from the table to use it differently or later. ... more »

How to Convert a Table to Text in Microsoft Word

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If you have previously created a table with Microsoft Word and have decided that you just need the text from the table, there is an easy way to convert that table into plain text. You may want to do this if you want to recreate a table or use the ... more »

How to Convert a WordPerfect Document to a Microsoft Word Document

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Convert a WordPerfect document into a Microsoft Word documents with ease. A basic WordPerfect document converts to Word without any problems or discrepancies. A complex document that contains TextArt, outlining, images or formatted text may need ... more »

How to Convert a Works Document to a Word Document

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It's an easy process to convert a Microsoft Works document to a Microsoft Word document. It requires you to save the Works document as a RTF (Rich Text Format) document and then open it in Word... more »

How to Convert an RTF File Into MS Word Document

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A rich text file, or RTF file, is a file that is supported by Microsoft Word. This means that you can open any RTF file within Word. After you have the RTF file open, you can then convert it to a Microsoft Word document in just a few easy steps. ... more »

How to Convert Field Results to Text in Microsoft Word

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When you insert a field into a Microsoft Word 2003 document, this field result will automatically update itself. For instance, each time you access a document with a date field, the date will update. You may want that date to remain the same and ... more »

How to Convert Forms to Regular Documents in Microsoft Word

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If you have created a form in Microsoft Word 2003, you will receive your results as field results. You can make it easier to work with these field results by converting them to regular text. Keep reading to find out how you can convert a ... more »

How to Convert Text to a Table in Microsoft Word

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If you have text in a Microsoft Word document that you would like to see in a table, you can choose to convert that text to a table. It's easier than creating a new table and rekeying or copying and pasting the text. You will need to add text ... more »

How to Convert Text to Outline Using a Text Editor

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Text editors are great tools. Chances are you already have a text editor at your disposal if you are using a word processing application such as Microsoft Word. Converting text to an outline helps you to gather your thoughts in a more coherent ... more »

How to Convert Word Documents to PDF With Google Docs

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If you need to convert your Word documents (or rich-text email) into a PDF format, you really don't need to purchase expensive software or install expensive software or a driver for a virtual PDF printer. You can, instead, get the job done by ... more »

How to Copy Highlighted Text in a Microsoft Word Document

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If you want to copy text or other objects in Microsoft Word, you can highlight the text or object and use the shortcut menu to copy the it onto the clipboard. You can then move or paste the subject into a different location or document... more »

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