Chapter 4. Using Lists and Backgrounds

Using Lists and Backgrounds

In this chapter you will learn to:

  • ✓ Create bulleted and numbered lists.

  • ✓ Create definition lists.

  • ✓ Insert special characters.

  • ✓ Insert horizontal lines.

  • ✓ Choose background and foreground colors.

  • ✓ Specify a background image file.

Suppose you’re studying for an important test or gathering information for a big project at work. There’s a lot of data and very little time in which to digest it. Which would you rather browse through: a long report on the topic, or a list of the important points?

If you’re like most people, you would probably prefer a list. Lists make text easier to skim. English teachers might wring ...

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