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If you're using a Mac for word processing, this is the place to come for tips, tricks, and advice. Likewise, if you're looking for word processing software for your Mac, you're at the right place!
Office 2008 for Mac Review
It's been four years since Microsoft released Mac Office 2004. Now, Microsoft has released Mac Office 2008, the latest version of the venerable Office suite for Macs. Find out what changes to expect and whether you should upgrade to Office 2008 by reading my review.
Entering Your Contact Information in Mac Word 2008
After you install Mac Word 2008, you’ll want to take some time to personalize it. You can enter your name, address and other information in the program. Then, Word will use this information to help you customize your documents. To find out how it's done, read this quick tip!
Tools for Creating Academic and Research Papers in Word 2004
Academic and research papers require special formatting. Diagrams, charts, captions, page numbers, and footnotes or endnotes are all important. They help you present a professional document and clarify your work. Find out how to work with each of these elements in Word 2004 for Mac in this step-by-step tutorial.
Removing Personal Data From a Word 2004 Document
When you’re working in Word 2004, private data may be included in your document. This can include personal information and tracked changes or comments. So before you share a document, make sure this information is removed.
Changing Your Personal Information in Word 2004
Word can automatically insert your personal information in your documents. But this can be an annoyance if you address or email address has changed. But you can update your personal information quite easily. Find out how.
Creating a Template for Mac Word
If you find yourself creating the same document over and over, you can save some time by creating a document template. Fortunately, creating a template in Word for Mac is simple. Just follow these few steps...
Assigning a Password to Your Word for Mac Documents
These days, it is important to keep your personal data private. You can do that in Word for Mac by assigning a password to your sensitive documents. Mac Word's password feature is easy to use and will give you extra peace of mind. It is a must if you share a computer.
Creating a table in Mac Word 2004
When you're working with data in Word, you will often want to organize the data in a table. This will give your document a clean, professional look. Fortunately, it is easy to do. To learn how to creat a table in Mac Word, read this quick and easy tutorial
Apple iWork -- iWork 2005 Review
If you're looking for an alternative to Microsoft Word for Mac, iWork may be an ideal solution for you. Apple's iWork is all new for 2005. It will appeal to users looking for an easy to use word processor and presentation program. But those who need a full office suite may need to look elsewhere.
Review -- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
If you're looking for an office suite for Mac, no doubt you've considered Microsoft Office 2004. It has everything you'd expect from a top-shelf office suite and then some. Find out what's new in Office 2004 for Mac and see if it is the right program for you.
Office 2004 for Mac -- Saving a Word File as a PDF
Mac users are all too aware of compatibility issues when sharing documents. The PDF format is the best way to share a document with other users. In addition to being a cross-platform format, PDF files won't compromise security -- they don't carry viruses. Recent versions of the Mac OS has built-in support for PDF. This means you don't need extra software to create PDF files. Find out how it's done!
Word for Mac -- Changing the Default File Save Location in Word 2004
By default, Word saves your documents in your Documents folder. But you may want to save your documents in a different location on your hard drive. Or, you may even want to save them on a different hard drive altogether. Fortunately, Word lets you change the default file save location. Find out how!
Mac Office 2004 -- Turning off Word's Project Gallery at Startup
Microsoft Office’s Project Gallery is handy when you need a little help creating documents. It provides a number of options to get you up and going in Mac Office. But it can get in the way when you don’t need it. If you are annoyed by the Project Gallery, find out how to send it on its way!
Mac Security: Protecting Against Malicious Macros
Windows computers are much more vulnerable to viruses and malware than Mac machines. However, Mac users should still be vigilant about their computer’s security.[br][br] Macros can cause damage to a Mac, just as they can to a Windows PC. So users should guard against malicious macros.
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