This tutorial shows how to save tables and figures as images in Microsoft Word for the PC and in Word for Mac. These steps will also work for shapes and SmartArt. Are you looking for information about inserting tables and figures? Please visit "Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word" and "How to Create and Customize Charts in Microsoft Word." Why Would You Want to Save … [Read more...] about How to Save Tables and Figures as Images in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
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How to Start Page Numbers on a Specific Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
This tutorial shows how to start page numbers on a specific page in Microsoft Word. Do you need a refresher on page numbers? Please see “How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word,” which explains how to add and format page numbers, remove the page number from the first page, and start the second page with page number 1. This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video … [Read more...] about How to Start Page Numbers on a Specific Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
How to Insert Section Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
Last week, we inserted page breaks in Microsoft Word. This week, we’re going to insert section breaks. We’ll also look at how to update and delete section breaks. Quick Links: How to Insert Section Breaks How to Update Section Breaks How to Delete Section Breaks Before we start, let’s answer an important question… What Is the Difference between a Page Break … [Read more...] about How to Insert Section Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
How to Insert and Modify Images in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to insert images in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to resize images, align images with the text, and add a border. Quick Links: How to Insert an Image How to Resize an Image How to Align an Image with the Text How to Add a Border to an Image Important Note: This tutorial covers the basics of working with images. Word offers … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Modify Images in Microsoft Word
Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows three ways to insert tables in Microsoft Word so you can choose the method that is most appropriate for your content: Create a table from the Table menu (best for general use) Create a table from the Table dialog box (offers the most sizing options) Insert a Quick Table (fastest setup) Note that you can also draw a custom table and create a … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word
How to Create, Change, and Delete Tabs in Microsoft Word
When you press the Tab key while working in Microsoft Word, your cursor moves to a specific location called a tab stop. Tabs can be used to indent paragraphs, but they can also be used for other purposes including creating single- and multi-column lists. This tutorial shows (1) how to change Word’s default tab and (2) how to create, change, and delete tabs in Word on the … [Read more...] about How to Create, Change, and Delete Tabs in Microsoft Word
How to Create a Nonbreaking Dash in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows you how to create a nonbreaking dash in Microsoft Word. A nonbreaking dash will stop words or numbers connected by an en dash or em dash from separating at the end of a line. These steps can also be used for hyphens. However, Word provides a built-in nonbreaking hyphen that is simpler to use than the process for dashes. See the bonus section at the end of … [Read more...] about How to Create a Nonbreaking Dash in Microsoft Word
How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to insert figure captions and table titles in Microsoft Word. One of the benefits of using Word’s caption tool, as opposed to just typing captions and titles manually, is that the caption and title numbers will automatically update as you add figures or tables. You can also use the captions and titles generated by Word's caption tool to create … [Read more...] about How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word
How to Change Your User Name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word
Have you ever wanted (or needed) to be an incognito editor, a covert reviewer, or a clandestine collaborator? If so, this post is for you—or for your secret identity—because it demonstrates how to change your user name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word. This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real … [Read more...] about How to Change Your User Name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word