How to Use Reference Features in Microsoft Word 2007

Microsoft Word 2007 is a word processing software application primarily used to draft documents such as reports, letters, and articles. When entering applications, the toolbars at the top of the page are helpful for various features. For example, under the "Mailings" tab, users will find options to print envelopes or labels, and on the "Review" tab, users can review and track changes to their documents. To use the primary reference features of Word 2007, users must first understand what each of the functions represents.

Instructions

Instructions

1. You can create a table of contents in a document by selecting the "Table of Contents" option on the far left top of the screen. Users then are given individual options for formatting the table of contents. The table of contents is formed from text already in the document if the user chooses either of the "Automatic" selections. To add text to the table of contents, users simply need to select individual pieces of text and click "Add Text" at the top of the "Table of Contents" tab. Users can also choose "Manual Table" to edit a table to personal taste.

2. Use footnotes to add references in various parts of the document. By clicking on "Insert Footnote" at the far left of the "Footnotes" tab, users can insert footnotes directly into their documents. After clicking "Insert Footnote," a separate "Notes" screen will appear at the bottom of the screen giving the user the ability to type in appropriate footnotes. After inserting footnotes, users can toggle between each note by selecting the "Next Footnote" button in the tab. Users can also select "Insert Endnote" to add a small note at the end of the document that isn't included in the original body.

3. You can cite references and include a bibliography through the "Citations & Bibliography" section under the References tab. Users can insert citations into their documents by selecting the "Insert Citation" option. They will then be given the option to "Add a New Source" which will pull up a menu to create a source. After all citations are added, users can select the "Bibliography" option which will compile all information into a Bibliography or Works Cited page.

Tips & Warnings

• When using the Footnote section, users can toggle the "Note" screen off and on by selecting "Show Notes" at the bottom of the section. This will work only if a footnote exists.

• Other features in the Reference tab include inserting captions, inserting an index, and inserting a Table of Authorities.

References

• Microsoft Office Word: Create a Table of Contents
• Microsoft Office Word: Insert or delete a footnote
• Microsoft Office Word: Create a bibliography