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How to Move Figures and Captions Together in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial explains how to insert captions for figures in Microsoft Word and then group them so they can be moved together. The term figures refers to charts, graphs, images, shapes, WordArt, and other drawing objects. These steps don’t apply to tables, so we will cover this topic for tables in a separate tutorial. First, we will change the figure layout so the figure … [Read more...] about How to Move Figures and Captions Together in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Switch PDFs to Legal Page Size in Adobe Acrobat

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This tutorial shows how to change a PDF to the legal page size (8.5” x 14”) in Adobe Acrobat. Specifically, we will switch from letter size to legal size. However, you can use these steps to switch from other sizes, as well. After switching to legal size, we will remove the extra white space that appears at the top of the page and discuss the limitations of changing the … [Read more...] about How to Switch PDFs to Legal Page Size in Adobe Acrobat

How to Rearrange and Delete Pages in PDFs in Adobe Acrobat

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This tutorial explains how to rearrange and delete pages from PDFs in Adobe Acrobat. First, we will quickly check for security restrictions that may prevent you from rearranging or deleting pages. Then, we will open the Organize Pages tool. Next, we will rearrange pages. Lastly, we will delete one page or multiple pages. Table of Contents How to Check for Security … [Read more...] about How to Rearrange and Delete Pages in PDFs in Adobe Acrobat

How to Extract Pages from PDFs in Google Chrome for Free (Plus Edge and Safari)

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This tutorial shows a free way to extract pages from PDFs using the web browser Google Chrome. The steps are similar in the Microsoft Edge and Safari browsers. First, we will open the PDF in Chrome. Next, we will extract specific PDF pages and save those pages as a new PDF. Lastly, we will discuss a few notes for Microsoft Edge and Safari users. Table of Contents … [Read more...] about How to Extract Pages from PDFs in Google Chrome for Free (Plus Edge and Safari)

How to Create Multilevel Lists in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial explains how to create multilevel lists in Microsoft Word. We will also change list levels and customize the numbering and formatting for each level. Do you want to create a basic numbered list? Please see my previous tutorial “How to Create and Modify Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word.” Table of Contents How to Create Multilevel Lists How to Change … [Read more...] about How to Create Multilevel Lists in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Change the Default Fonts in Adobe Acrobat (Updated Interface)

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This tutorial explains how to change the default fonts for newly added text and edits in Adobe Acrobat using the updated Interface on PC and Mac. We will also return to Acrobat’s default fonts after making changes. Table of Contents How to Change the Default Fonts How to Return to Acrobat’s Default Fonts Watch this tutorial in real-time on my YouTube … [Read more...] about How to Change the Default Fonts in Adobe Acrobat (Updated Interface)

How to Extract Pages from PDFs in Adobe Acrobat (Updated Interface)

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This tutorial shows how to extract pages from PDFs in Adobe Acrobat using the updated interface on PC and Mac. If you are using an older version of Adobe Acrobat, please see my previous tutorial about this topic. Table of Contents Check for Security Restrictions How to Extract Pages All the steps listed here are demonstrated in real-time on my YouTube … [Read more...] about How to Extract Pages from PDFs in Adobe Acrobat (Updated Interface)

How to Crop Pages in Adobe Acrobat (Updated Interface)

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This tutorial shows how to crop PDF pages in Adobe Acrobat using the updated interface on PC and Mac. If you are using an older version of Adobe Acrobat, please see the previous version of this tutorial. All the steps listed here are demonstrated in real-time on my YouTube channel: All the steps listed here are demonstrated in real-time on my YouTube … [Read more...] about How to Crop Pages in Adobe Acrobat (Updated Interface)

Create APA 7 and Chicago 18 Citations in Microsoft Word with Mendeley Cite (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial shows how to create APA 7 and Chicago 18 citations in Microsoft Word using the free Mendeley Cite add-in. These steps can also be used for several other citation styles that aren’t currently available in Word. First, we will install the Mendeley Cite add-in. Then, we will select the citation style. Next, we will add a source citation to our Word document. … [Read more...] about Create APA 7 and Chicago 18 Citations in Microsoft Word with Mendeley Cite (PC & Mac)