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
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Introduction
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1. Getting Started with Word
- Introduction
- Starting Word
- Viewing the Word Window
- Using the Ribbon
- Choosing Commands
- Working with the Ribbon and Toolbars
- Choosing Dialog Box Options
- Using the Status Bar
- Using Task and Window Panes
- Opening an Existing Document
- Opening Files of Different Types
- Converting an Existing Document
- Changing Document Views
- Reading a Document
- Getting Help While You Work
- Saving a Document
- Saving a Document with Different Formats
- Saving a Document to Online Services
- Working with Accounts
- Checking Compatibility
- Checking Accessibility
- Documenting Properties
- Zooming the View In and Out
- Recovering a Document
- Closing a Document and Exiting Word
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2. Working with Simple Documents
- Introduction
- Creating a Blank Document
- Creating a Document Using a Template
- Creating a New Document From an Existing One
- Creating a Letter or Memo
- Opening and Editing PDF Documents
- Setting Up the Page
- Moving and Resizing Document Windows
- Working with Multiple Documents
- Navigating a Document
- Selecting Text
- Editing Text
- Copying and Moving Text
- Finding and Replacing Text
- Inserting Hyphens
- Inserting Information the Smart Way
- Correcting Text Automatically
- Undoing and Redoing an Action
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3. Formatting Documents
- Introduction
- Formatting Text
- Formatting Text for Emphasis
- Selecting Text with Similar Formatting
- Setting Formatting Options
- Finding and Replacing Formatting
- Finding and Replacing Custom Formatting
- Changing Paragraph Alignment
- Changing Line Spacing
- Changing Character Spacing
- Displaying Rulers
- Setting Paragraph Tabs
- Setting Paragraph Indents
- Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists
- Applying Borders and Shading
- Hiding Text
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4. Using Styles, Themes, and Templates
- Introduction
- Applying a Quick Style
- Creating and Modifying Styles
- Managing Styles
- Revealing Formatting Styles
- Applying or Creating a Style Set
- Using the Format Painter
- Adding Custom Colors
- Understanding Themes
- Viewing and Applying a Theme
- Creating Theme Colors
- Choosing Theme Fonts
- Choosing Theme Effects
- Creating a Custom Theme
- Choosing a Custom Theme
- Setting Up for Personal Templates
- Creating a Personal Template
- Opening a Template
- Changing a Template
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5. Adding Graphics and Multimedia to Documents
- Introduction
- Locating and Inserting Online Pictures
- Inserting Pictures from an Online Service
- Inserting a Picture from a SkyDrive or SharePoint
- Inserting a Picture from a File
- Inserting a Picture Screen Shot
- Adding an Artistic Style to a Picture
- Adding a Quick Style to a Picture
- Applying a Shape to a Picture
- Applying a Border to a Picture
- Applying Picture Effects
- Modifying Picture Size
- Compressing a Picture
- Correcting a Picture
- Recoloring a Picture
- Cropping and Rotating a Picture
- Removing a Picture Background
- Creating WordArt Text
- Formatting WordArt Text
- Applying WordArt Text Effects
- Modifying WordArt Text Position
- Creating SmartArt Graphics
- Using the Text Pane with SmartArt Graphics
- Formatting a SmartArt Graphic
- Modifying a SmartArt Graphic Shape
- Resizing a SmartArt Graphic
- Adding Pictures to a SmartArt Graphic
- Creating an Organization Chart
- Modifying an Organization Chart
- Inserting or Embedding Online Video
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6. Adding Tables and Charts to Documents
- Introduction
- Creating a Table
- Entering Text in a Table
- Sorting Table Contents or Lists
- Modifying a Table
- Adjusting Table Cells
- Aligning Table Cells
- Adding a Quick Style to a Table
- Formatting a Table
- Changing Table Style Options
- Summing Table Rows and Columns
- Calculating a Value in a Table
- Inserting and Creating a Chart
- Working with Chart Data
- Changing a Chart Type
- Changing a Chart Layout and Style
- Formatting Chart Elements
- Changing Chart Elements
- Changing Chart Titles
- Changing Chart Labels
- Formatting Line and Bar Charts
- Editing Chart Data
- Filtering Chart Data
- Saving a Chart Template
- Managing Chart Templates
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7. Creating Desktop Publishing Documents
- Introduction
- Adding Desktop Publishing Effects
- Adding a Watermark
- Adding Page Backgrounds
- Arranging Text in Columns
- Wrapping Text Around an Object
- Working with Text Boxes
- Drawing and Resizing Shapes
- Adding Text to a Shape
- Creating and Editing Freeforms
- Adding a Quick Style to a Shape
- Adding Formatting to Shape Text
- Applying Color Fills
- Applying Picture or Texture Fills
- Applying Gradient Fills
- Applying Shape Effects
- Aligning and Distributing Objects
- Aligning Objects to Grids and Guides
- Changing Stacking Order
- Rotating and Flipping Objects
- Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
- Selecting Objects Using the Selection Pane
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8. Working with Long Documents
- Introduction
- Creating an Outline
- Creating a Multiple-Author Document
- Creating Documents Using Automatic Formatting
- Adding Headers and Footers
- Inserting Page Numbers and the Date and Time
- Inserting Cross References
- Preparing for a Bound Document
- Finding Topics in a Long Document
- Inserting a Table of Contents
- Creating an Index
- Determining Word Count Statistics
- Adding a Cover Page
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9. Working with Technical Documents
- Introduction
- Inserting Building Blocks Using Quick Parts
- Inserting and Creating AutoText
- Inserting Research Material
- Creating Footnotes or Endnotes
- Modifying Footnotes or Endnotes
- Formatting Footnotes or Endnotes
- Creating a Bibliography
- Creating a Bookmark
- Creating Captions
- Creating a Table of Figures
- Numbering Lines
- Creating an Equation
- Inserting Symbols
- Inserting and Using Field Codes
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10. Creating Mail Merge Documents
- Introduction
- Starting the Mail Merge
- Importing Data from a Database
- Importing Data from Outlook
- Creating a Data Document
- Editing the Data Source
- Sorting and Filtering Data
- Creating a Form Letter
- Previewing the Mail Merge
- Completing the Mail Merge
- Merging to E-mail
- Creating Merged Mailing Labels
- Creating Merged Envelopes
- Addressing Envelopes and Labels
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11. Proofing and Printing Documents
- Introduction
- Checking for Inconsistent Formatting
- Checking Spelling and Grammar
- Using Custom Dictionaries
- Changing Proofing Options
- Setting Languages for Proofing
- Translating Text to Another Language
- Using Multiple Languages
- Finding the Right Words
- Getting Word Definitions
- Setting Up Page Margins
- Adjusting Paper Settings
- Controlling the Way Pages Break
- Inserting New Pages and Sections
- Previewing a Document
- Printing a Document
- Printing Specialized Documents
- Printing Document Properties
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12. Publishing Documents on the Web
- Introduction
- Opening a Web Page
- Previewing a Web Page
- Creating Hyperlinks
- Creating a Hyperlink Between Frames
- Using and Removing Hyperlinks
- Saving a Web Page
- Changing Web Page Options
- Transferring Files Over the Web
- Creating a Blog Posting on the Web
- Opening an Existing Blog Posting
- Viewing a Blog Posting on the Web
- Managing Blog Accounts
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13. Protecting and Securing Documents
- Introduction
- Inspecting Documents
- Adding Security Encryption to a Document
- Adding Password Protection to a Document
- Restricting Formatting and Editing
- Adding a Digital Signature
- Adding a Signature Line
- Avoiding Harmful Attacks
- Using the Trust Center
- Selecting Trusted Publishers and Locations
- Setting Document Related Security Options
- Setting App Catalog Security Options
- Setting Add-in Security Options
- Setting ActiveX Security Options
- Setting Macro Security Options
- Changing Message Bar Security Options
- Setting Privacy Options
- Working with Office Safe Modes
- Marking a Document as Read-Only
- 14. Reviewing and Sharing Documents
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15. Sharing Information Between Programs
- Introduction
- Sharing Information Between Programs
- Exporting and Importing Data
- Linking and Embedding Files
- Working with XML Data
- Creating a Word Document with Excel Data
- Creating a Presentation with Word Text
- Using an Access Database to Create Word Documents
- Creating a Word Outline from a Presentation
- Creating and Opening OneNotes
- Working with OneNote
- Presenting a Document Online
- Presenting a Document at an Online Meeting
- Communicating Online with Lync
- Creating a PDF Document
- Creating an XPS Document
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16. Customizing Word
- Introduction
- Setting Start Up Options
- Setting Office Options
- Setting General Options
- Setting Page Display Options
- Setting Display Options
- Setting Recent Document Options
- Setting Print Options
- Setting Editing Options
- Changing Default Text and Page Settings
- Changing Default File Locations
- Setting Advanced Save Options
- Setting Advanced General Options
- Setting Compatibility Options
- Changing Advanced Document Properties
- Working with Touch Screens
- Accessing Commands Not in the Ribbon
- Customizing the Way You Create Objects
- Working with Office Tools
- Maintaining and Repairing Office
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17. Expanding Word Functionality
- Introduction
- Adding Apps for Office
- Inserting Apps for Office
- Managing Apps for Office
- Viewing and Managing Add-ins
- Loading and Unloading Add-ins
- Enhancing a Document with VBA
- Viewing the Visual Basic Editor
- Setting Developer Options
- Understanding How Macros Automate Your Work
- Recording a Macro
- Creating a Macro
- Running a Macro
- Controlling a Macro
- Adding a Digital Signature to a Macro Project
- Assigning a Macro to a Toolbar or Ribbon
- Saving a Document with Macros
- Opening a Document with Macros
- Using Content Controls to Create Documents
- Inserting ActiveX Controls
- Using ActiveX Controls
- Setting ActiveX Control Properties
- Adding VBA Code to an ActiveX Control
- Playing a Movie Using an ActiveX Control
- Changing the Document Information Panel
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18. Working Online with Office Documents
- Introduction
- Working Online with SharePoint and SkyDrive
- Signing in to SharePoint or SkyDrive
- Saving and Opening on SharePoint or SkyDrive
- Accessing Documents on SharePoint
- Syncing Documents on SharePoint
- Sharing Documents on SkyDrive
- Accessing Documents on SkyDrive
- Managing Documents on SkyDrive
- Downloading or Uploading Documents on SkyDrive
- Creating Office Documents on SkyDrive
- Sending Links to Documents on SkyDrive
- Comparing the Office Desktop App to the Web App
- Working with Office Web Apps
- Saving or Printing Documents in Office Web Apps
- Co-authoring Documents with Office Web Apps
- Blocking Co-authoring Documents
- New! Features
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Index
Product information
- Title: Word 2013 on Demand
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2013
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780133353204
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