Word 2013 on Demand

Book description

Need answers quickly? Word 2013 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

Inside the Book

• Create documents more efficiently using the improved Ribbon interface

• Use formatting, editing, reviewing, and publishing tools to create documents in print and online

• Create great-looking documents faster using document themes, styles, and templates

• Organize information and add impact with online clip art, videos, SmartArt diagrams, tables, and charts

• Create customized letters, labels, and envelopes

• Use Read Mode view to comfortably read documents on screen

• Use SkyDrive and SharePoint to collaborate and share documents

• Use the Word Web App to view and edit documents in a browser

• Prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam

Illustrations with matching steps

Tasks are presented on one or two pages

Numbered Steps guide you through each task

Did You Know? alerts you to tips and techniques

See Also points you to related information in the book

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Acknowledgments
    1. Perspection, Inc.
    2. Acknowledgments
    3. About the Author
    4. We Want to Hear from You!
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
    1. How This Book Works
    2. What’s New
    3. Keyboard Shortcuts
    4. Step-by-Step Instructions
    5. Real World Examples
    6. Workshops
    7. Microsoft Office Specialist
    8. Get More on the Web
  6. 1. Getting Started with Word
    1. Introduction
    2. Starting Word
    3. Viewing the Word Window
    4. Using the Ribbon
    5. Choosing Commands
    6. Working with the Ribbon and Toolbars
    7. Choosing Dialog Box Options
    8. Using the Status Bar
    9. Using Task and Window Panes
    10. Opening an Existing Document
    11. Opening Files of Different Types
    12. Converting an Existing Document
    13. Changing Document Views
    14. Reading a Document
    15. Getting Help While You Work
    16. Saving a Document
    17. Saving a Document with Different Formats
    18. Saving a Document to Online Services
    19. Working with Accounts
    20. Checking Compatibility
    21. Checking Accessibility
    22. Documenting Properties
    23. Zooming the View In and Out
    24. Recovering a Document
    25. Closing a Document and Exiting Word
  7. 2. Working with Simple Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Creating a Blank Document
    3. Creating a Document Using a Template
    4. Creating a New Document From an Existing One
    5. Creating a Letter or Memo
    6. Opening and Editing PDF Documents
    7. Setting Up the Page
    8. Moving and Resizing Document Windows
    9. Working with Multiple Documents
    10. Navigating a Document
    11. Selecting Text
    12. Editing Text
    13. Copying and Moving Text
    14. Finding and Replacing Text
    15. Inserting Hyphens
    16. Inserting Information the Smart Way
    17. Correcting Text Automatically
    18. Undoing and Redoing an Action
  8. 3. Formatting Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Formatting Text
    3. Formatting Text for Emphasis
    4. Selecting Text with Similar Formatting
    5. Setting Formatting Options
    6. Finding and Replacing Formatting
    7. Finding and Replacing Custom Formatting
    8. Changing Paragraph Alignment
    9. Changing Line Spacing
    10. Changing Character Spacing
    11. Displaying Rulers
    12. Setting Paragraph Tabs
    13. Setting Paragraph Indents
    14. Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists
    15. Applying Borders and Shading
    16. Hiding Text
  9. 4. Using Styles, Themes, and Templates
    1. Introduction
    2. Applying a Quick Style
    3. Creating and Modifying Styles
    4. Managing Styles
    5. Revealing Formatting Styles
    6. Applying or Creating a Style Set
    7. Using the Format Painter
    8. Adding Custom Colors
    9. Understanding Themes
    10. Viewing and Applying a Theme
    11. Creating Theme Colors
    12. Choosing Theme Fonts
    13. Choosing Theme Effects
    14. Creating a Custom Theme
    15. Choosing a Custom Theme
    16. Setting Up for Personal Templates
    17. Creating a Personal Template
    18. Opening a Template
    19. Changing a Template
  10. 5. Adding Graphics and Multimedia to Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Locating and Inserting Online Pictures
    3. Inserting Pictures from an Online Service
    4. Inserting a Picture from a SkyDrive or SharePoint
    5. Inserting a Picture from a File
    6. Inserting a Picture Screen Shot
    7. Adding an Artistic Style to a Picture
    8. Adding a Quick Style to a Picture
    9. Applying a Shape to a Picture
    10. Applying a Border to a Picture
    11. Applying Picture Effects
    12. Modifying Picture Size
    13. Compressing a Picture
    14. Correcting a Picture
    15. Recoloring a Picture
    16. Cropping and Rotating a Picture
    17. Removing a Picture Background
    18. Creating WordArt Text
    19. Formatting WordArt Text
    20. Applying WordArt Text Effects
    21. Modifying WordArt Text Position
    22. Creating SmartArt Graphics
    23. Using the Text Pane with SmartArt Graphics
    24. Formatting a SmartArt Graphic
    25. Modifying a SmartArt Graphic Shape
    26. Resizing a SmartArt Graphic
    27. Adding Pictures to a SmartArt Graphic
    28. Creating an Organization Chart
    29. Modifying an Organization Chart
    30. Inserting or Embedding Online Video
  11. 6. Adding Tables and Charts to Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Creating a Table
    3. Entering Text in a Table
    4. Sorting Table Contents or Lists
    5. Modifying a Table
    6. Adjusting Table Cells
    7. Aligning Table Cells
    8. Adding a Quick Style to a Table
    9. Formatting a Table
    10. Changing Table Style Options
    11. Summing Table Rows and Columns
    12. Calculating a Value in a Table
    13. Inserting and Creating a Chart
    14. Working with Chart Data
    15. Changing a Chart Type
    16. Changing a Chart Layout and Style
    17. Formatting Chart Elements
    18. Changing Chart Elements
    19. Changing Chart Titles
    20. Changing Chart Labels
    21. Formatting Line and Bar Charts
    22. Editing Chart Data
    23. Filtering Chart Data
    24. Saving a Chart Template
    25. Managing Chart Templates
  12. 7. Creating Desktop Publishing Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Adding Desktop Publishing Effects
    3. Adding a Watermark
    4. Adding Page Backgrounds
    5. Arranging Text in Columns
    6. Wrapping Text Around an Object
    7. Working with Text Boxes
    8. Drawing and Resizing Shapes
    9. Adding Text to a Shape
    10. Creating and Editing Freeforms
    11. Adding a Quick Style to a Shape
    12. Adding Formatting to Shape Text
    13. Applying Color Fills
    14. Applying Picture or Texture Fills
    15. Applying Gradient Fills
    16. Applying Shape Effects
    17. Aligning and Distributing Objects
    18. Aligning Objects to Grids and Guides
    19. Changing Stacking Order
    20. Rotating and Flipping Objects
    21. Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
    22. Selecting Objects Using the Selection Pane
  13. 8. Working with Long Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Creating an Outline
    3. Creating a Multiple-Author Document
    4. Creating Documents Using Automatic Formatting
    5. Adding Headers and Footers
    6. Inserting Page Numbers and the Date and Time
    7. Inserting Cross References
    8. Preparing for a Bound Document
    9. Finding Topics in a Long Document
    10. Inserting a Table of Contents
    11. Creating an Index
    12. Determining Word Count Statistics
    13. Adding a Cover Page
  14. 9. Working with Technical Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Inserting Building Blocks Using Quick Parts
    3. Inserting and Creating AutoText
    4. Inserting Research Material
    5. Creating Footnotes or Endnotes
    6. Modifying Footnotes or Endnotes
    7. Formatting Footnotes or Endnotes
    8. Creating a Bibliography
    9. Creating a Bookmark
    10. Creating Captions
    11. Creating a Table of Figures
    12. Numbering Lines
    13. Creating an Equation
    14. Inserting Symbols
    15. Inserting and Using Field Codes
  15. 10. Creating Mail Merge Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Starting the Mail Merge
    3. Importing Data from a Database
    4. Importing Data from Outlook
    5. Creating a Data Document
    6. Editing the Data Source
    7. Sorting and Filtering Data
    8. Creating a Form Letter
    9. Previewing the Mail Merge
    10. Completing the Mail Merge
    11. Merging to E-mail
    12. Creating Merged Mailing Labels
    13. Creating Merged Envelopes
    14. Addressing Envelopes and Labels
  16. 11. Proofing and Printing Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Checking for Inconsistent Formatting
    3. Checking Spelling and Grammar
    4. Using Custom Dictionaries
    5. Changing Proofing Options
    6. Setting Languages for Proofing
    7. Translating Text to Another Language
    8. Using Multiple Languages
    9. Finding the Right Words
    10. Getting Word Definitions
    11. Setting Up Page Margins
    12. Adjusting Paper Settings
    13. Controlling the Way Pages Break
    14. Inserting New Pages and Sections
    15. Previewing a Document
    16. Printing a Document
    17. Printing Specialized Documents
    18. Printing Document Properties
  17. 12. Publishing Documents on the Web
    1. Introduction
    2. Opening a Web Page
    3. Previewing a Web Page
    4. Creating Hyperlinks
    5. Creating a Hyperlink Between Frames
    6. Using and Removing Hyperlinks
    7. Saving a Web Page
    8. Changing Web Page Options
    9. Transferring Files Over the Web
    10. Creating a Blog Posting on the Web
    11. Opening an Existing Blog Posting
    12. Viewing a Blog Posting on the Web
    13. Managing Blog Accounts
  18. 13. Protecting and Securing Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Inspecting Documents
    3. Adding Security Encryption to a Document
    4. Adding Password Protection to a Document
    5. Restricting Formatting and Editing
    6. Adding a Digital Signature
    7. Adding a Signature Line
    8. Avoiding Harmful Attacks
    9. Using the Trust Center
    10. Selecting Trusted Publishers and Locations
    11. Setting Document Related Security Options
    12. Setting App Catalog Security Options
    13. Setting Add-in Security Options
    14. Setting ActiveX Security Options
    15. Setting Macro Security Options
    16. Changing Message Bar Security Options
    17. Setting Privacy Options
    18. Working with Office Safe Modes
    19. Marking a Document as Read-Only
  19. 14. Reviewing and Sharing Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Preparing for Comments and Track Changes
    3. Inserting Comments
    4. Reading and Editing Comments
    5. Using Track Changes
    6. Comparing and Merging Documents
    7. Sharing Templates
    8. Sending a Document Using E-mail
    9. Sending a Document by Internet Fax
    10. Sending a Document by Instant Message
  20. 15. Sharing Information Between Programs
    1. Introduction
    2. Sharing Information Between Programs
    3. Exporting and Importing Data
    4. Linking and Embedding Files
    5. Working with XML Data
    6. Creating a Word Document with Excel Data
    7. Creating a Presentation with Word Text
    8. Using an Access Database to Create Word Documents
    9. Creating a Word Outline from a Presentation
    10. Creating and Opening OneNotes
    11. Working with OneNote
    12. Presenting a Document Online
    13. Presenting a Document at an Online Meeting
    14. Communicating Online with Lync
    15. Creating a PDF Document
    16. Creating an XPS Document
  21. 16. Customizing Word
    1. Introduction
    2. Setting Start Up Options
    3. Setting Office Options
    4. Setting General Options
    5. Setting Page Display Options
    6. Setting Display Options
    7. Setting Recent Document Options
    8. Setting Print Options
    9. Setting Editing Options
    10. Changing Default Text and Page Settings
    11. Changing Default File Locations
    12. Setting Advanced Save Options
    13. Setting Advanced General Options
    14. Setting Compatibility Options
    15. Changing Advanced Document Properties
    16. Working with Touch Screens
    17. Accessing Commands Not in the Ribbon
    18. Customizing the Way You Create Objects
    19. Working with Office Tools
    20. Maintaining and Repairing Office
  22. 17. Expanding Word Functionality
    1. Introduction
    2. Adding Apps for Office
    3. Inserting Apps for Office
    4. Managing Apps for Office
    5. Viewing and Managing Add-ins
    6. Loading and Unloading Add-ins
    7. Enhancing a Document with VBA
    8. Viewing the Visual Basic Editor
    9. Setting Developer Options
    10. Understanding How Macros Automate Your Work
    11. Recording a Macro
    12. Creating a Macro
    13. Running a Macro
    14. Controlling a Macro
    15. Adding a Digital Signature to a Macro Project
    16. Assigning a Macro to a Toolbar or Ribbon
    17. Saving a Document with Macros
    18. Opening a Document with Macros
    19. Using Content Controls to Create Documents
    20. Inserting ActiveX Controls
    21. Using ActiveX Controls
    22. Setting ActiveX Control Properties
    23. Adding VBA Code to an ActiveX Control
    24. Playing a Movie Using an ActiveX Control
    25. Changing the Document Information Panel
  23. 18. Working Online with Office Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Working Online with SharePoint and SkyDrive
    3. Signing in to SharePoint or SkyDrive
    4. Saving and Opening on SharePoint or SkyDrive
    5. Accessing Documents on SharePoint
    6. Syncing Documents on SharePoint
    7. Sharing Documents on SkyDrive
    8. Accessing Documents on SkyDrive
    9. Managing Documents on SkyDrive
    10. Downloading or Uploading Documents on SkyDrive
    11. Creating Office Documents on SkyDrive
    12. Sending Links to Documents on SkyDrive
    13. Comparing the Office Desktop App to the Web App
    14. Working with Office Web Apps
    15. Saving or Printing Documents in Office Web Apps
    16. Co-authoring Documents with Office Web Apps
    17. Blocking Co-authoring Documents
  24. New! Features
    1. Microsoft Word 2013
    2. Only New Features
    3. What’s New
    4. Office 2013
    5. Office Tools
    6. Word 2013
    7. What Happened To . . .
  25. Microsoft Office Specialist
    1. About the MOS Program
    2. What Does This Logo Mean?
    3. Preparing for a MOS Exam
    4. Taking a MOS Exam
    5. The Exam Experience
    6. Tips for Taking an Exam
    7. Exam Results
    8. Getting More Information
  26. Index

Product information

  • Title: Word 2013 on Demand
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: March 2013
  • Publisher(s): Que
  • ISBN: 9780133353204