Microsoft® Office Word 2003 QuickSteps

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to use all of Microsoft Word's features in no time. Follow along and learn to format text, include graphics, use templates, track and merge comments, create mailing labels, design a great-looking resume, and much more. Each chapter's "How to" list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started using Word 2003 right away.

Marty Matthews has more than 40 years of computing experience. He has written or coauthored more than 60 computer books, including Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003: The Complete Reference, Windows XP QuickSteps, and Microsoft Outlook 2003 QuickSteps.

Introduction

viii

Stepping into Word

1

(18)

Starting Word in Different Ways

2

(1)

Start and Leave Word

2

(1)

Use the Start Menu to Start Word

3

(1)

Leave Word

3

(1)

Explore Word

3

(6)

Explore the Word Window

4

(2)

Using Word Toolbars

6

(1)

Use the Mouse

6

(1)

Using Menus

7

(1)

Use the Task Pane

8

(1)

Using Help

9

(1)

Get Help

9

(4)

Access Help

9

(1)

Do Research

10

(1)

Work with the Office Assistant

11

(1)

Setting Preferences

12

(1)

Customize Word

13

(6)

Customize Word Toolbars

13

(2)

Customize Word Menus

15

(2)

Update Word

17

(2)

Working with Documents

19

(28)

Create a New Document

20

(3)

Start a New Document

20

(1)

Use a Unique Template

20

(2)

Use a Wizard

22

(1)

Open an Existing Document

23

(5)

Locate an Existing Document

23

(1)

Search for an Existing Document

24

(2)

Import a Document

26

(1)

Entering Special Characters

27

(1)

Write a Document

28

(9)

Enter Text

28

(1)

Determine Where Text Will Appear

28

(1)

Choose Insert or Overtype Text

29

(1)

Start a New Line

29

(1)

Select Text

30

(1)

Copy and Move Text

31

(5)

Delete Text

36

(1)

Edit a Document

37

(6)

Move Around in a Document

37

(2)

Go to a Particular Location

39

(1)

Find and Replace Text

40

(2)

Using Wildcard

42

(1)

Complete and Save a Document

43

(4)

Check Spelling and Grammar

43

(2)

Save a Document for the First Time

45

(1)

Saving a Document

46

(1)

Save a Document Automatically

46

(1)

Formatting a Document

47

(30)

Format Text

48

(10)

Apply Character Formatting

48

(7)

Adding Special Effects

55

(1)

Set Character Spacing

56

(1)

Change Capitalization

57

(1)

Create a Drop Cap

58

(1)

Format a Paragraph

58

(14)

Set Paragraph Alignment

59

(1)

Indent a Paragraph

60

(1)

Using Indentation

61

(1)

Determine Line and Paragraph Spacing

62

(3)

Use Numbered and Bulleted Lists

65

(4)

Add Borders and Shading

69

(2)

Turning on Formatting Marks

71

(1)

Copying Formatting

72

(1)

Format a Page

72

(5)

Set Margins

72

(1)

Determine Page Orientation

73

(1)

Use Mirror Margins

73

(1)

Specify Paper Size

74

(1)

Using Reveal Formatting

75

(1)

Set Vertical Alignment

76

(1)

Customizing a Document

77

(34)

Using the Styles and Formatting Task Pane

78

(1)

Use Styles and Templates

79

(12)

Create and Use Styles

79

(5)

Deleting a Style

84

(1)

Create and Use Templates

84

(4)

Create Section Breaks

88

(2)

Create and Use Columns

90

(1)

Work with Documents

91

(9)

Use Tabs

91

(2)

Add Headers and Footers

93

(1)

Using Different Left and Right Headers

94

(1)

Add Footnotes and Endnotes

95

(1)

Create an Index

96

(2)

Create a Table of Contents

98

(2)

Using View Buttons

100

(1)

Create and Use Outlines

100

(1)

Use Word Writing Aids

100

(11)

Implement AutoCorrect

100

(2)

Use AutoFormat

102

(3)

Apply AutoText

105

(2)

Use AutoSummarize

107

(1)

Count Characters and Words

108

(1)

Use Highlighting

108

(1)

Add Hyphenation

109

(1)

Exploring the Thesaurus

110

(1)

Printing and Using Mail Merge

111

(20)

Print Documents

111

(11)

Set Up Your Printer

112

(1)

Define How a Document Is Printed

113

(2)

Preview What You'll Print

115

(3)

Print a Document

118

(2)

Print an Envelope

120

(1)

Print Labels

121

(1)

Faxing

122

(1)

Merge Lists with Letters and Envelopes

122

(9)

Create a Merge Document

122

(1)

E-Mailing

123

(1)

Set Up a Name and Address List

124

(2)

Insert Merge Fields

126

(1)

Using Variable Fields

127

(1)

Preview a Merge

127

(1)

Complete a Merge

127

(4)

Using Tables

131

(24)

Create Tables

131

(9)

Dissecting a Table

132

(1)

Insert a Table

133

(2)

Draw a Table

135

(1)

Selecting Tables, Rows, Columns, or Cells

136

(1)

Change the Table Size

136

(3)

Change Column Width and Row Height

139

(1)

Work with Tables

140

(9)

Entering Information

141

(1)

Sort Data

141

(3)

Moving and Copying Tables, Columns, and Rows

144

(1)

Calculate with Formulas

144

(1)

Working with Formulas

145

(1)

Convert Tables to Text and Text to Tables

146

(2)

Repeat Heading Rows

148

(1)

Remove a Table

148

(1)

Formatting Content

149

(1)

Change a Table's Appearance

149

(6)

Merge and Split Cells

149

(2)

Changing a Table's Alignment

151

(1)

Wrap Text around a Table

151

(1)

Change Cell Margins

152

(1)

Apply Shading and Borders

153

(1)

Format a Table Automatically

154

(1)

Working with Graphics

155

(24)

Work with Pictures

155

(9)

Linking Picture Files

156

(1)

Add Pictures

156

(3)

Use the Clip Art Organizer

159

(3)

Using the Picture Toolbar

162

(1)

Remove Unwanted Areas

162

(1)

Reduce a Picture's File Size

163

(1)

Positioning Pictures Like Text

164

(1)

Position a Picture Absolutely

164

(1)

Create Drawings

164

(9)

Using the Drawing Toolbar

165

(1)

Add AutoShapes

165

(1)

Add Special Effects to Text

166

(1)

Working with Curves

167

(1)

Create a Diagram

168

(1)

Adding Objects From Other Programs

169

(1)

Use Color Effects

170

(3)

Modify Graphics

173

(6)

Resize and Rotate Graphics Precisely

173

(1)

Position Graphics

174

(2)

Use Handles and Borders to Change Graphics

176

(1)

Working with Graphics

177

(1)

Combine Graphics by Grouping

178

(1)

Using Special Features

179

(22)

Add Text from Other Sources

180

(12)

Use Speech Recognition

180

(5)

Working with Speech Recognition

185

(1)

Scan Text into Word

186

(1)

Understanding Document Imaging

187

(3)

Translate to and from Another Language

190

(2)

Working with Charts

192

(9)

Create a Chart

192

(1)

Use Data from Other Programs

193

(2)

Use Chart Types

195

(2)

Selecting Chart Items

197

(1)

Work with Chart Items

197

(1)

Understanding Data Series and Axes

198

(1)

Format Chart Items

198

(2)

Working with the Datasheet

200

(1)

Creating Web Pages

201

(14)

Create and Save a Web Page in Word

201

(3)

Create a Web Page

202

(1)

Save Word Documents as Web Pages

203

(1)

Choosing Suitable Web File Formats

204

(1)

Work with Web Pages in Word

204

(11)

Configure Web Options in Word

204

(2)

Understanding HTML and How Word Uses It

206

(3)

Insert a Hyperlink

209

(1)

Understanding Hyperlinks

210

(4)

Using Word to Create HTML Elements

214

(1)

Check How a Page Will Look

214

(1)

Using Word with Other People

215

(12)

Mark Changes

216

(8)

Track Changes

217

(3)

Review Changes

220

(1)

Creating Reviewing Shortcuts

221

(1)

Add Comments

222

(1)

Highlight Objects

223

(1)

Work with Multiple Documents

224

(3)

Use Versions

224

(1)

Compare Documents

225

(1)

Compare Side by Side

226

(1)

Index

227

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