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Word 2007
New Features
Describes the advantages of the new Word file format, extensions and interface, and offers advice on working with different versions of Word.
Basics, Word 2007
Describes how to create, save, open, edit and close a Word 2007 document.
Advanced Formatting, Word 2007
Describes several advanced formatting features including borders, shading, headers and footers, and styles.
Cite Sources and Create Bibliographies with Ease
Instead of manually writing citation and bibliography entries for your academic paper, let Word 2007 automate the process. Learn how to set the style (e.g., APA, Chicago, etc.), insert citations, edit and transfer sources, and much more.
Creating Section Breaks, Microsoft Word 2007
Section breaks are used to change the layout or formatting of a page or pages in your document. Learn how to create a next page and continuous section break. Also learn how to change the page alignment within a section.
Inserting Headers and Footers, Microsoft Word 2007
Headers and footers are areas in the top and bottom of a document that may be used to insert items such as page numbers, the name of the author and the date and time. Learn how to insert and edit headers and footer as well as vary headers and footers from page to page and edit header.
Creating Forms
Forms are used to insert information in
designated fields repeatedly in a template
format. This self-help document will step
you though how to create a variety of
different form fields including text,
number, check box, drop down and more.