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How To Apply a Theme to Your Word Document
Themes are a combination of formats that can be applied to your Word 2010 document. This makes formatting your document quicker, the styles are uniform and you can apply a different Theme if you decide that the current one no longer matches your document content. It is important to note that when applying Themes to your document, that font styles (such as Heading 1, Subtitles, Quote, etc) are important as that is how Word 2010 differentiates the various parts of your document. There will also be specific styles for elements such as tables, shapes and SmartArt. Open the document you would like to apply the theme to. On the Page Layout tab, select Themes in the Themes group to view all the themes available. There are two types of themes … Continue reading
How To Insert Hyperlinks in Word
Hyperlinks are links that you include in your document that allow you to quickly jump to another location by clicking the hyperlinked word or image. Hyperlinks can link to places within the document, places in other documents, email addresses or web pages. In addition to hyperlinks, Word 2010 has a special kind of link, known as a cross-reference, which allows you to link to numbered item, heading, bookmark, footnote/endnote, equation, figure or table. Open the document you would like to add the hyperlinks to. Select the text you would like to link. On the Insert tab, click Hyperlink in the Links group. In the Insert Hyperlink dialog box, you have a number of hyperlink options. In the left pane, select what type of location you would like to link to. … Continue reading
How To Create a Document from a Template
A template is a document with a predefined layout that allows you to simply fill in your specific information. The great thing about templates is that every time you open one, the file is saved as a new document, so you don’t overwrite the original template file. There are a number of different types of templates available in Word 2010 and you can also choose to download new templates from the Office.com website. If none of the templates available are suitable for your requirements, you can create your own customised templates. For more information, see the How to create a template from an existing document tutorial. Open Word 2010. By default, the new Blank template is loaded. On the File tab, select New to view all the templates available. The … Continue reading
How To Insert a Cover Page in Word
When creating large documents in Word 2010, it may be useful to include a cover page to create a professional introduction. You can choose to create your own cover page and include some relevant information, or alternatively, you can insert a predefined cover page from the built-in library in Word 2010. Open the document that would you like to add the cover page to. On the Insert tab, select Cover Page in the Pages group to view the cover pages available. NOTE: If none of the cover pages match what you are looking for, click More Cover Pages from Office.com to see other cover pages available. Click the design of the cover page you would like to add to your document. A cover page is now included at the beginning … Continue reading
How To Change Page Margins in Word
Page margins in Word 2010 can be adjusted to suit the content of your document. There are a number of preset options built in, or alternatively, you can set custom margins. When setting margins, it is important to remember that if the margin area is too small, areas may not print correctly or headers and footers may overlap with the content of your document. Open the document that would you like to adjust the margins of. On the Page Layout tab, select Margins in the Page Setup group to view the margin options available. If one of the predefined margin settings matches your requirements, click it to apply them to your document. If none of the margin settings suit your document, click Custom Margins. In the Margins section, enter the … Continue reading
How to Create a Template from an Existing Document
A template is a document with a predefined layout that allows you to simply fill in your specific information. Although there are built-in templates available in Word 2010, you may find that it’s easier to create your own customised template. This can then be used for any new documents requiring the same layout and formatting. Open Word 2010. By default, the new Blank template is loaded. Create the document as you would like it to appear once saved as a template – so include any text that you want to appear, any colours, formatting, font styles or tables. You can also change things such as the page orientation, margins or size. Once your template is accurate and you are happy with the content, you need to save the document as … Continue reading
How To Change Paragraph Spacing in Word
Paragraph spacing is the space that is displayed between your paragraphs in your document. This isn’t line spacing, where the setting refers to the space between each line, but rather the spacing that applies to the beginning or the end of your paragraph. Open the document and insert your cursor in the paragraph which you would like to change the paragraph spacing. On the Home tab, click Line and Paragraph Spacing in the Paragraph group to display a list of potential spacing options. To quickly add or remove a space before or after the paragraph, select one of the bottom two options. These will vary depending on whether you already have paragraph spacing applied or not. If you would like more paragraph spacing options, click Line Spacing Options. Enter in … Continue reading
How To Apply a Background or Page Color in Word
In Word 2010, you can easily change the appearance of the page colour. You can also choose to apply various fill effects, including Gradient, Texture, Pattern and Picture. The default colour options depend on the themes and colours selected for the document. Open the document to which you would like to add the page colour. On the Page Layout tab, click Page Color in the Page Background group to display the colour palette. Hover your mouse over each colour to see a live preview of it in your document. Either choose the colour for your page background or click Fill Effects… to select a gradient, texture, pattern or picture. To find out more about the various fill effects, see the How to select various Fill Effects tutorial NOTE: To choose … Continue reading
How to Add a Page Border in Word
Word 2010 allows page borders to be made up of a combination of straight, solid, dotted, dashed and wavy lines in a number of colours and widths. You can select from predefined borders or combine a number of styles to create your own custom border. Open the document to which you would like to add the page border. On the Page Layout tab, click Page Border in the Page Background group. In the Borders and Shading window, you can customize your border in a number of ways. First, select the border Style. Click the Color drop-down list to choose the appropriate colour for the border. Select an option from the Width drop-down list. NOTE: For specific border styles, only certain widths are available. If you wish, select a design from … Continue reading
How To Use Fill Effects in Word
Within a variety of areas in Word 2010, you will be presented with the option to fill objects, text or pages with colour or a fill effect. The Fill Effects window presents you with a number of choices regarding the type of fill you wish to use and the customized settings for each of these. This tutorial will take a closer look at each of the options available in the Fill Effects window. Gradient A gradient provides the option to graduate from either one colour to another, or to use the same colour and go to a lighter or darker version of itself. Colors: Select how many colours you would like to use, and then choose the specific colour from the drop-down list that appears. Alternatively, select Preset to choose … Continue reading
