Word XP/2002

Line justification (a.k.a. paragraph alignment)

by WordGuru

Here’s how you do left-justify, right-justify, center, and full-justify in Microsoft Word (either with your mouse or your keyboard).

Converting WordPerfect docs to Word

by WordGuru

Having trouble converting your current WordPerfect documents into Word? Here are four ways to get your documents into the new format.

Why your pages break in weird places, part two

by VideoTutor

Here’s a video tutorial showing how Block Protect in Microsoft Word can sometimes mess up pagination, and how to fix it.

So, you miss Reveal Codes in WordPerfect?

by VideoTutor

Word has a nifty replacement for WordPerfect’s Reveal Codes feature. Find out about it here.

Generating “placeholder” text automatically in Word

by WordGuru

Courtesy of Webtlk.com: How to create “lorem ipsum” placeholder text automatically in Word.

Indenting paragraphs

by WordGuru

Whether you need to simply indent a paragraph a bit on the left, or need to create a double-indented quote or a hanging indent, the Format Paragraph function in Microsoft Word is what you’ll need.

Block protect – why two types & what’s the diff?

by WordGuru

In Microsoft Word, there are two different types of block protect (a.k.a. pagination control) beyond Widow/Orphan. Here’s an explanation of which is which.

Creating watermarks

by WordGuru

How to place a watermark on every page in Microsoft Word.

Putting dates in Word documents

by The Guru

Here’s how to embed automatic dates (other than today’s date) in Microsoft Word documents using field codes.

Automatic numbering makes exhibit dividers easy

by WordGuru

Here’s an easy way to create exhibit separator pages in Microsoft Word without typing “Exhibit 1,” “Exhibit 2,” ad nauseum, using Field codes.

Inserting symbols and special characters

by VideoTutor

That document you’re working on needs a paragraph symbol (or section symbol or something else not on your keyboard). Here’s how you insert those characters.

Why your pages break in weird places

by WordGuru

Ever have text that mysteriously insisted on dropping down to the following page, despite the fact there was plenty of room on the page before? Here’s how to fix those bad boys.