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Inserting Symbols and Special Characters in Word 2007
At some point or other, you will need to insert symbols or special characters in your Word 2007 document. Unfortunately, symbols and characters like foreign currency symbols don't appear on your computer keyboard. That means you'll need to do a little extra work to insert them in your document. To find out what you need to do, read this quick tip!

Changing Font Case in Word 2007
From time to time, you may want to change the font case of text you typed in Microsoft Word 2007. Maybe you had the Caps Lock key activated. Or maybe you want to change the text to all caps. You could retype the text, but that is time consuming. Fortunately, there is an easier way to change the font case in Word 2007. Find out how it's done!

Setting Print Options
Word 2007 provides a variety of options for printing your documents. However, not all of the print options are easy to find. If you want to specify options for print quality or duplex printing, you'll need to do some searching. Or, you can read my tip. I'll tell you where to find all of the printing options in Word 2007.

Inserting and Formatting Footnotes and Endnotes in Word 2007
It is important to cite your sources when working on an academic paper. Fortunately, Word makes it easy for you to cite sources in Footnotes and Endnotes. To learn how it's done, read this tip.

Selecting Similar Text Throughout a Document
You should get in the habit of using styles in Word 2007. This makes it easy to change formatting throughout your document easily. But, even if you don't use styles, there is a quick way to change formatting in different parts of you document. Find out how!

Changing ScreenTips Settings in Word 2007
Like previous versions of Word, Word 2007 features ScreenTips. When you hold your mouse over a button, the name of the button appears. Additionally, Word displays a brief description of the button. While ScreenTips are helpful for new users, advanced users may find them annoying. So learn how to disable Word's ScreenTips feature.

Tagging Your Word 2007 Documents
Microsoft Vista lets you tag your documents and files. This makes it easy to search for them in Vista's new Desktop Search tool. You can apply tags to your files in Windows Explorer. But if you're using Microsoft Word 2007, you can apply tags to your document when you save it. To learn more, read this tip.

Options for Sending Your Word 2007 Documents
As with previous versions of Word, Word 2007 lets you send documents electronically without opening Outlook. But, Word 2007 provides more options for emailing your document than other versions of Word. To learn more about your options, read my tip.

Inserting Cross References in Word 2007
If you’re working on a long document such as an academic paper, you may want to refer readers to another part of your document. This is particularly true when it comes to charts and figures. Fortunately, you don't need to manage cross references manually. Word 2007's Cross-reference feature will do it for you. Find out how to use cross references in Word 2007.

Inserting Line Numbers in Word 2007 Documents
Line numbering can help you refer to specific parts of your document. So you may want to number the lines in your document. Fortunately, Word 2007 makes it easy to add line numbering to your document’s margins. It is ideal for legal documents. Read this tip to learn about adding line numbers to your documents.

Inserting Columns in Word 2007
Like previous versions of Microsoft Word, Word 2007 lets you divide your document into columns. This can enhance the formatting of your document. It is particularly useful if you’re creating a newsletter or similarly formatted document. To learn about working with columns in Word 2007, read this tip.

Showing the Number of Words in a Microsoft Word 2007 Document
If you’re working on an academic paper, you may need to know if your Word document meets certain length requirements. There are ways to estimate your document’s word count based on the number of lines it contains. However, Microsoft Word makes it easy to get an accurate count of the words in your document. To learn more, read this tip!

Showing or Hiding Formatting Marks in Word 2007
When you’re working on a Word document, it often helps to see formatting marks. The formatting marks will show you spaces, returns, tab characters, and more. To learn how to show or hide formatting marks in Word 2007, read this quick tip!

Inserting Watermarks in Word 2007 Documents
Watermarks can be used to manage your documents or to improve the design of a document. Word 2007 offers a number of standard watermarks you can add to your documents. Find out how it's done. Read this tip!

Disabling Editing Languages in Word 2007
Has the spelling and grammar feature in your version of Word 2007 gone haywire? Are correctly spelled words marked incorrect? If so, you're not alone. Many people have complained about this. Fortunately, there is an easy solution. Find out how to fix it.

Working With Word 2007's Quick Parts Feature
Quick Parts is new to Microsoft Word 2007. So many people are unfamiliar with this feature. But, it is one with which you should become acquainted. It helps you insert preformatted snippets of text in your document. For example, Quick Parts can insert page numbers, footers, watermarks and more! Learn more about it now.

Updating Fields and Linked Data Before Printing Documents
Microsoft Word should update linked data and fields before you print a document. However, this doesn't always happen. So, it is possible that your finished document may contain the wrong data. This can be a source of confusion and frustration for many users. But, there is an easy way to update linked data and fields before printing a Word 2007 document.

Remove Extra Space Between Paragraphs in Word 2007
Word 2007 offers many improvements over previous versions of Word. But, Word 2007 does have its annoyances. For example, Word 2007 automatically adds a space between paragraphs of the same style. And, the space cannot be deleted by using the backspace key. To learn how to remove the space -- and stop if from appearing, read this quick tip.

Finalizing a Word 2007 Document
On the Word 2007 Office menu, you’ll notice a section called Prepare. New to Word 2007, it will help you finalize your document for distribution. It contains tools to make it easier to use and search your documents. Additionally, there are important security tools included on the menu. Not sure what to expect? I’ve got a quick rundown of the tools included in the Prepare section.

Adding Bookmarks in Word 2007
If you're working on a long Word document, navigating through it can be a hassle. This makes it difficult if you need to return to a specific location for further editing. But Word 2007 lets you bookmark specific parts of your document. Then, you can easily return to the location. To learn more about using bookmarks in Word 2007, read this article.

Applying Styles in Word 2007
Styles can improve the appearance and readability of your document. Styles will help you apply formatting consistently throughout the document. To learn more about styles in word 2007, read this quick article.

Creating and Editing a Custom Dictionary in Word 2007
The dictionary is one of the more helpful features in Word 2007. It will alert you to misspelled words in your documents, cutting down on the time you spend proofing your work. But, many people find it annoying. That's because the dictionary isn't complete. Fortunately, you can create your own custom dictionary and add your own terms to it. This is helpful if you often use specialized terminology. Find out how it's done!

Changing the File Save Location in Office 2007
Your Word 2007 documents are stored in the My Documents or Documents folder, depending on which version of Windows you're using. But maybe you prefer to save your files in a different location. In that case, you can change Word 2007's default file save location. It will save you time and help keep you organized.

Customizing Word 2007's Shortcut Keys
Shortcut keys greatly improve your efficiency in Word 2007. But, the default shortcut keys aren't always how you would like them to be. Fortunately, you can customize Word 2007's shortcut keys. You can change a default shortcut key or assign a shortcut key to a command that currently doesn't have one. To learn more, read this quick tip.

Microsoft's Free Save as PDF Add-in for Word and Office 2007
If you need to distribute documents in PDF format, you don't need to purchase Adobe Acrobat. Microsoft Office 2007 can save documents in PDF format. You'll need to download a free add-in from Microsoft. It will allow you to save documents in PDF format. However, you won't be able to edit the PDF documents. To learn more, read this quick tip.

Inserting a Cover Page in Word 2007
Word 2007 includes many features to achieve professional looking results when you format your documents. One of the nicest features is the Cover Page Gallery. You can select from a number of preinstalled Cover Page templates. These can be customized to your liking. And, you can save your own cover pages in the Gallery for later use. Find out more about Word 2007's Cover Page Gallery.

Customizing AutoCorrect in Word 2007
Word 2007's AutoCorrect feature is designed to correct common typos as they happen. It also applies special formatting to text. You're probably familiar with AutoCorrect whether or not you know what it's called. AutoCorrect is customizable. You can use this to your advantage. You can assign abbreviations to frequently used names and phrases. Find out how!

Navigating Through Your Word 2007 Document
Navigating through long documents can be a chore. You can spend a lot of time scrolling through pages of text to get to the section you want to read or edit. But, there is an easy way to jump to the exact page you want to edit. With Word 2007's Thumbnails view, you'll see small pictures of each page of your document. You can use the thumbnails to navigate through your document. Learn more by reading this quick tip.

Turning of Reading View for Email Attachments
Reading View is designed to make it easier to read documents on your computer screen. It also places reviewing tools at your fingertips. However, it does not display the document as it would appear when printed. Word automatically opens email attachments in Reading View. If you don't like this feature, you can easily disable it. Find out how!

Live Preview in Word 2007
Live Preview is one of the more useful new features in Word 2007. Word Preview is designed to help you choose formatting options for your documents. It will show you how portions of your document will look if you apply formatting changes. To learn more about Live Preview, read this quick article.

Disabling Word 2007's Mini Toolbar
The Mini Toolbar in Word 2007 is a mixed blessing. On one hand, it puts commonly used formatting options right at the tip of your mouse. But, it can get in the way when you want to click and drag to move text. If the cons outweigh the pros, learn how you can disable the Mini Toolbar in Word 2007.

Editing the Normal Template in Word 2007
Templates can save you a lot of time in Microsoft Word. They include formatting and text that are included in all documents based on the template. If you want to make changes that will be applied to every document you create in Word, edit the Normal template. In Word 2007, this is easier than in previous versions of Word. Find out how it's done!

Customizing the Quick Access toolbar
The Word 2007 window can be disorienting to users familiar with previous versions of Word. This makes it difficult to find frequently used commands. But the Quick Access toolbar puts common commands just a mouse-click away. And, you can customize the Quick Access toolbar by adding more commands to it. Find out how.

Word 2007 Shortcut Keys
Word 2007 is substantially different from previous versions of Word. However, many of the shortcut you're familiar will still work in Word 2007. And there is also a handy new system for using shortcuts. To learn more about it, read this quick tip.

Changing Word 2007's File Save Settings
Word 2007 saves documents in a different format than previous versions of Word. This can cause problems when it comes time to share your documents electronically. But, you can change Word's file save settings. To find out how, read this quick tip.

Learning the Word 2007 Insert Ribbon
Word 2007’s Ribbon will be a startling change for experienced Word users. Instead of the traditional drop-down menus, when you click on a menu, you’re presented with a Ribbon of commands. For new users, this will make learning Word much easier. To learn more about Word 2007’s Insert Ribbon, read this quick walk-through.

Finding the Clipboard Section on Word 2007's Home Ribbon
In Word 2007, the Ribbon is a new way of accessing frequently used commands and options. It replaces the drop-down menus from previous versions of Word. Best of all, it puts everything out in the open, making things easier for novice users. In this walk-through, we’ll explore the sections of the Home Ribbon.

The Word 2007 Window
The Word 2007 window differs substantially from earlier versions of Word. For those new to Word, it is more intuitive. Many of the commands and options have been moved out onto what Microsoft dubs the “ribbon.” But for experienced users of Word, it is a new way of looking at Word. Much of what you know you’ll need to relearn.

Preview Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft will release Office 2007 early next year. The popular office suite will feature a new look. But more importantly, files will be saved in a different format than Office 2003. If you want to get a jump start on Word 2007 or just get a glimpse of the new look, you can. Click here to learn more.

Installing Microsoft Office 2007 Beta
When you install the Microsoft Office 2007 Beta, you can keep previous versions of Office installed on your machine. This means you can continue to use earlier version of Word and other Office components. This is handy if you want to revert to an earlier version or if you're not ready to commit to Office 2007.

Opening and Creating Word 2007 Files in Earlier Versions of Word
Microsoft Office 2007 uses different file formats from previous versions of Office. This means files created in Word 2007 (or other Office 2007 applications) are not compatible with earlier versions of Word (or Office applications). But, Microsoft has released a compatibility pack to help with the transition. Find out how you can get it.

Find Out About the Various Microsoft Office 2007 Editions
Microsoft frequently releases different versions of its popular Office suite. Microsoft Office 2007 is no different. However, this time around, Microsoft has more versions of the suite than ever. To decide which is right for you, see what is in each version.

Should You Upgrade to Office 2007?
Every few years, Microsoft upgrades Office. And many people are left with the dilemma of whether or not to upgrade their version of Office. Most of the time, the upgrade is simply a matter of preference. But with Office 2007, the reasons to upgrade are more compelling. Find out more.

Learning the Word 2007 Windows
The Word 2007 window presents a dramatic change from earlier versions of Word. To learn more about what to expect from Word 2007, read this quick rundown.