Word XP/2002

Converting WordPerfect docs to Word

by WordGuru on May 16, 2009

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

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Why your pages break in weird places, part two

by VideoTutor on May 16, 2009

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

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So, you miss Reveal Codes in WordPerfect?

by VideoTutor on May 16, 2009

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

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

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Indenting paragraphs

by WordGuru on May 14, 2009

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.

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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.

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Creating watermarks

by WordGuru on May 12, 2009

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

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Putting dates in Word documents

by The Guru on May 12, 2009

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

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

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Inserting symbols and special characters

by VideoTutor on May 12, 2009

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.

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Why your pages break in weird places

by WordGuru on May 11, 2009

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.

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How to Squeeze It All on One Page

by WordGuru on April 1, 2009

Sometimes, that document absolutely, positively has to be on ONE page. Here are some creative ways to do just that.

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There’s more to character formatting in Word than bold, italics, and underline. Learn how to use even more options in the Format, Font menu.

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