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How to Create a Main Mail Merge Document in Word 2003

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Word 2003 lets you create templates for mass mailings to multiple recipients. The process is called “mail merge,” and the template document is called the "main document." With this wizard's help, you easily can create a main mail merge document... more »

How to Create a Multilevel Numbered or Bulleted List in Microsoft Word

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Multilevel lists provide a way to present more detailed information using a list. Multilevel lists are called "outline numbered lists" in Microsoft Word. These instructions work for Microsoft Word 97, 98 and 2000... more »

How to Create an Outline in Microsoft Word

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You can use the outline view in Microsoft Word to create an outline of a document. This is a great way to structure your document or create a document that will later be turned into a PowerPoint presentation... more »

How to Create Return Address Labels to Match Computer Greeting Cards

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You can create return address labels using your printer, standard software and address labels designed for your printer. Use them on your holiday greeting cards or to add a personal touch to a letter... more »

How to Make Notes on PDF (Acrobat) Documents

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Making notes, or note annotations, in a PDF document can help the creator of a PDF draw the readers' attention to something. This can be especially useful if people are passing PDFs back and forth in an editing stage. .. more »

How to Open up Microsoft Word

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You need to type a paper for school? Need to write a letter? Need to jot down some notes? Want to keep a journal? It's easy!.. more »

How to Save a Windows Document in PDF (Acrobat) Format

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PDF (Acrobat) files are a great way to make sure documents are viewed with the correct layout and fonts - even when the recipients don't have the program you used to create the documents. It's also a format that is viewable across multiple ... more »

How to Set Tabs in a Microsoft Word Document

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You can set tabs in a Microsoft Word 97 or 2000 (for PC) or 98 (for Macintosh) document to set off columns or lists. Word provides four types of tabs (left, right, center and decimal) and two ways to set them. It's easiest to set tabs with the ... more »

How to Use an Umlaut in a Windows Document

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An umlaut is used in Asian and European languages that are written in the Roman alphabet. An umlaut appears over a vowel to indicate a vowel change. The letter "A" with an umlaut looks like this: Ä... more »

How to Use Nonprinting Characters in Microsoft Word

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You can display nonprinting characters, such as spaces, tabs, and paragraph marks, in Microsoft Word 97 and Word 2000 (for PC) and Word 98 (for Macintosh). These characters allow you to see if you've typed tabs or spaces; they also show where ... more »

How to Zoom In or Out of a Microsoft Word Document

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The Zoom feature in Microsoft Word 97 and Word 2000 (for PC) and Word 98 (for Macintosh) provides a way for you to shrink or enlarge the document you are working on for viewing purposes. You can zoom out to see the complete document in a small ... more »

How to Change the Font Used in Microsoft Word

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You can change the fonts in your Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for PC) and 98 (for Macintosh) documents in two ways. You may want to use one font for headlines and subheads and another font for the body text within your documents to provide a more ... more »

How to Create a Booklet in Microsoft Word

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There's no reason to go to the printer to get your next booklet made. Microsoft Word can automatically create a booklet from an existing or blank document. When you choose the booklet setting, Word will automatically change the properties of the ... more »

How to Create a Calendar in Microsoft Word

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Do you need a calendar that you can write data on? You can personalize your own calendar in Microsoft Word... more »

How to Create Word 2007 Smart Documents

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Techies the world over rejoiced when Microsoft introduced Smart Documents. With the features involved, you can make your documents actually intelligent if you have a little knowledge of Visual Basic or C++ programming. The reason is that you have ... more »

How to Determine the Best Article Submission Software for Your Needs

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Article submission software provides the same service as an article submission service without the editors. This software should focus on what type of growth and exposure you are looking to acheive and the demographic your content is focused towards... more »

How to Use Microsoft Word 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts

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This is an extensive list of shortcuts for Microsoft Word 2007. Many of these will also work in older versions of Word... more »

How to Add a Bookmark in Microsoft Word

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Adding a bookmark in Microsoft Word will allow you to access easily a particular point in your document. This is an especially useful tool in a large document when you want to be able to locate a specific passage quickly. Inserting a bookmark is ... more »

How to Add a Patterned Background to a Document in Word 2003

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You have composed your document; now add some visual interest to it with a patterned background. Choose from the Microsoft library of background textures, such as granite or realistic paper, or choose a simpler pattern of checkerboard or stripes. ... more »

How to Add Line Numbers in Microsoft Word

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When you are keying in and formatting a long document of text in Microsoft Word, you may find the need to see your line numbers. Word has an option where you can make them show up and set selections on the style and format of the line numbers... more »

How to Change AutoComplete Selections in Word

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When you type a common word or phrase in a document, Microsoft Word will often try to guess the text you are going to use and insert it for you. These are called AutoComplete selections. If you would like to change one of the AutoComplete ... more »

How to Change Cell Margins in a Microsoft Word Table

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Changing the cell margins in a Microsoft Word table is sometimes necessary to make sure that your text is readable. Changing the cell margins will change the spacing, often referred to as "padding," between the cell boundary and the text inside ... more »

How to Change the Background Color in Word 2003

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Why should your Word 2003 documents be limited to black print on white? Follow these steps to change the background color in your documents... more »

How to Check Grammar in Microsoft Word

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Microsoft Word will not eliminate the need for you to know basic grammar, but it does give you a heads-up when it detects you may have violated a rule of grammar. This is a helpful proofreading tool highlighting areas of your draft that might ... more »

How to Copy and Paste PDF Content into a New File

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With more and more information being shared on the web as PDF content, it is important to know how to gather that information and save it in a file that you can later use... more »

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