In SoCal Again

This week I'm on the road. (Does that really surprise anyone who has been reading the newsletter for a while?) This week I'm down in Huntington Beach, California, visiting with some good friends. I'm hoping that this week will provide at least a few opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation. We shall see, though.

I hope that wherever you are and whatever you are doing that you are able to take the time to stop and smell the roses, as the old saying goes.

—Allen
     

WordTips (menu) for 20 July 2024
Word is a great word processor
Inserting a Cross-Reference to an Item in a List

When you create a list using the SEQ field, you may want to create a cross-reference to an item in that field. You can do this using a couple variations on the SEQ field itself.

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Graphics
Rotating Fractions in a Text Box

Rotating graphics in Word is not always straight-forward, but it can be done. The tools on the Drawing toolbar allow you to modify the graphics in your document to your needs.

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Discover the Power of Styles

The real power behind formatting documents in Word is wielded through styles. Discover how to use styles and you can format documents faster, easier, and more consistently than ever before. Here's the way to unlock the secret.

 
Macros extend Word
Inserting a Paragraph from within a Macro

Macros are often used to process documents, resulting in changes of one manner or another. If you need your macro to add paragraphs to the document, you'll appreciate this tip.

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Equations
Setting Prime Height Spacing in the Equation Editor

The Equation Editor is a great tool for easily creating fancy-looking equations in your document. You can even control minute equation elements, such as the height of any prime characters you may use in the equation.

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WordTips YouTube Channel

Do you like to learn visually? Make sure you check out the WordTips YouTube channel. New videos are added weekly. (I typically try to add them on Tuesdays and Thursdays.)

New video: Set Table Row Height Exactly
When working with tables, you probably know that you can click and drag a row border to adjust row height. There is an easier way, though, to get exactly the row height you want, as you'll discover in this Quick Tip.

 

New video: Selecting an Entire Paragraph
Paragraphs are an elemental building block for documents. This Quick Tip explains three different ways you can select entire paragraphs of text.

 
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