Chapter 7. Working with Text

In this chapter, you will:

  • Explore what’s new for working with text in Word 2010 and Word for Mac 2011

  • Understand key essentials for working with typography tools in Word

  • Learn how to create the look of professional typesetting in your documents

  • Get tips for working with the new generation of WordArt

  • Examine how to use font and paragraph formatting as layout tools

You’re an experienced user of Microsoft Word. You know it’s not a typewriter. But do you find yourself fighting with documents just to get your text or layout looking right? If so, you’re probably just trying too hard.

In Chapter 6, we looked at why Word behaves the way it does—such as when text seems to take on formatting other than what you intended. (If you still ...

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