How to Use Predefined Styles in Word 2003

You can use predefined styles in Word 2003 to save time while creating a document. The Style Gallery lets you view examples of different predefined styles and insert blank versions of these styles in a new document. Once you have selected a predefined style, it is applied to your document and you can create and modify the document.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Microsoft Word 2003
• Computer

1. Open a new Word 2003 document. Pull down the "Format" menu. Scroll down and left-click on "Theme" to begin using predefined styles in Word 2003.
2. Click on the "Style Gallery" button at the bottom of the "Theme" window. This opens a window that displays a "Template" list, a "Preview" box and three "Preview" check boxes.
3. Select the name of the template that you want to use from the "Template" list. Choose a predefined template that closely matches the style you want to create.
4. Click on the type of preview you want to display in the "Preview" box. "Document" displays your current document, while "Example" shows you a sample document using the chosen template. Clicking on style samples will only give you the fonts and formatting used in the template.
5. Experiment with different templates to get the best fit for your document. When you are satisfied, click on the "OK" button to apply the predefined style to your document.

Tips & Warnings

• To see how a predefined style will affect the layout and appearance of your document, use the "Preview" feature Select a template from the list and click on "Document." The changes will appear in the "Preview" box.
• To open a sidebar that displays the style of each section of your document, click on "Options" from the "Tools" menu. Pull down the "View" tab in the next window and find the "Style Area Width" box. Use the arrows beside the box to increase the width, and then click on the "OK" button. To get rid of this sidebar, go back to the "Style Area Width" box and reduce the width to zero.
• You must use Normal view to see the "Style Area" sidebar. Pull down the "View" menu and click on "Normal."

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