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Save and Print Your Word 2007 Documents

When you finish working on a Word 2007 document, there are two things you need to do. You need to save your file and print a copy of the document. You have plenty of options when it comes to finalizing your Word 2007 documents. Learn how to make the most of these options!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creating Custom Envelopes in Word 2007

Printing envelopes in Microsoft Word doesn't need to be difficult. Word includes a tool that will help you create and customize envelopes. In a matter of minutes, you'll have nicely printed envelopes to accompany your letters. Find out how to create custom envelopes in Word 2007 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.

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.

Change the Paper Size When Printing a Word Document

By default, Word 2007 uses the letter paper size when creating documents. In most cases, this will suit you just fine. But, from time to time, you may want to print your document on a different paper size. You can do that quickly and easily--without losing the document's original page layout. Find out how to scale your Word 2007 documents to a different paper size now!

Change Paper Size in Word 2007

Microsoft Word is set up to print your documents on letter-sized paper. In most circumstances, this is what you will need. But, you can change the document paper size when you need. You can even specify custom-sized paper. Find out how easy it is to change your document's paper size in Word 2007!
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