Document Map

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   Controlling the Outline in the Document Map
When you display the Document Map, you are essentially looking at an outline of the document at the same time as you continue to work in that document. You have complete control over the level of detail displayed in the Document Map.

   Navigating In the Document Map
Using the Document Map to navigate through your document is easy and intuitive. The value of using it for navigation is only readily apparent if you are working with a large, well-organized document, however.

   Opening the Document Map by Default
The Document Map can be a handy tool to use when navigating and working with a large document. If you want the Document Map to always be visible with certain documents, the only way you can ensure this is by using a macro, as detailed in this tip.

   Understanding the Document Map
The Document Map is a handy way to view the overall organization of your document as you are working with it. It is like viewing the document's outline as you continue to work in the document itself.

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