Working With Images in Microsoft Word Microsoft Word / Getting Started
You can insert a variety of pictures and images in your Word document. Word will handle all the popular image types, such as jpeg, gif, png, and tiff. There are several easy ways to insert your an image in your document. And, once you've inserted your picture, you have a number of options for changing its appearance. So find out how to spice up your documents with picture now!
Enabling/Disabling Picture Placeholders Microsoft Word / Getting Started
If you've inserted a picture or an object such as an Excel spreadsheet in your Word file, but instead of the table you only see an outline where it should be, you might have picture placeholders enabled. Find out how to disable this feature and see what you've inserted in the document. Or, conversely, if you want to save some of your computing resources, find out how to enable this feature.
Controlling Image Sizes in Word Microsoft Word / Getting Started
Want to use Word to edit photos, or even if you frequently include images in your Word document, you'll want to familiarize yourself with the "Compress Pictures" button on the Pictures toolbar. While it won't give you absolute control over your images in Word, it will help you limit the file size of documents that contain images.
Adding a Picture Watermark Microsoft Word / Getting Started
While most users may be interested in adding watermarks to specify information about the contents or status of the document, the watermark feature in Word can also be used to give your document a more professional, refined look.
Creating a PDF From a Microsoft Word Document Microsoft Word / Getting Started
Creating a PDF document from a Word file is easy once you have the correct software installed. But many people don't know how to do it. That's because they're looking in the wrong place for the option. Find out how simple it is to create a PDF file!
Remove Extra Space Between Paragraphs in Word 2007 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
Word 2007 offers many improvements over previous versions of Word. But, the program still has its annoyances. For example, Word 2007 will add a space between paragraphs by default. This space cannot be removed by using the backspace key. And, it can be difficult to find the option to remove the space.
Finalizing a Word 2007 Document Microsoft Word / Getting Started
On the Word 2007 Office menu, you will 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 have got a quick rundown of the tools included in the Prepare section.
Adding Bookmarks in Word 2007 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
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 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
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 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
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.
Changing the File Save Location in Office 2007 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
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 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
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 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
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.
Inserting a Cover Page in Word 2007 Microsoft Word / Getting Started
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.