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   Adjusting Margins in Print Preview
Print Preview is a great way to give a document the final "once over" before printing. Word allows you to do some minimal editing in Print Preview, such as adjusting document margins. Here's how to make the change.

   Multi-Page Print Preview
Many users rely on Print Preview to show them what their printout will look like. When using Print Preview, you aren't limited to viewing a single page at a time. The techniques in this tip will have you viewing multiple pages in no time.

   Print Preview Freezes Word
It can be frustrating if the Word program freezes when you are trying to work with a document. If this happens to you, then some of the ideas in this tip may come in handy.

   Setting the Default Print Preview Zoom Factor
Print Preview normally adjusts the zoom factor used for your document so that you can see an entire page at a time. If you want to see a different zoom factor in Print Preview, then you may need to use a macro or adjust your system settings a bit.

   Toggling Print Preview
Need to easily switch back and forth between print preview and your document? Here's a quick shortcut key you can use to make the switch.

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