There is a little trick that I have been using for almost 2 decades now. I use it to make sure that my items are aligned perfectly in my documents (or presentations, publications, and even web sites). See, I am a stickler for having my images and graphics aligned just perfectly and I have wasted hours and hours trying to get things right.
My work around, instead of just guessing, was to draw a line using Shapes. I would hold down my Shift key to make sure my line was straight, and then I would nudge my objects so that they were touching the line.
Well, after previewing Microsoft Office 2013, I found out they stole my idea! Ok, maybe stealing is a harsh accusation - but there is my idea! My line! And I didn't even have to draw it. Things just snap right to it. It is called an Alignment Guide. Where, oh where have you been all my life?
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Hi Rebecca
I seem to remember that in learning to use MS Word I was shown how to drag a blue line from the horizontal/vertical margin area to aid alignment. Through time I have forgotten how this worked. maybe you know about this?
You say you are a “stickler” bu that does not seem to include proof reading! In your last sentence in paragraph 3 you state: “Were oh were have you been all my life?”
Happy Christmas
I really enjoy your tips, Rebecca. Thank you.
I had to laugh when the person commenting on your proof reading skills, and then included an error!
“You say you are a “stickler” bu that….
I don’t think they meant “bu.”
Merry Christmas All…..
Thank you for pointing out my misuse of where versus were! I have since fixed it. As a stickler, I am picking about things lining up perfectly. As a writer, my spelling and grammar are meh..
But your comment has inspired me to write a post about upping your Word Grammar Checker – be on the look out!