If you’re new to Word or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn tips, trick and tutorials to help you get the most out of Word 2007. So jump in!

Aligning Images and Text in Word 2007

Before you finalize a document, check the spacing of text, pictures, and other document elements. Word 2007 offers a couple of different ways to check the alignment of document elements. My tip will help you turn on Word 2007′s rulers and grid lines.

Format Academic Term Papers in Word 2007

If you’re working on an academic research paper, it is important to get the formatting right. Special formatting requirements for research papers can make this difficult. Fortunately, Word has tools to help you perfect your document’s presentation.

Inserting a Table of Contents in a Word Document

A table of contents is essential for lengthy documents like annual reports, books, and other types of documents. Creating a table of contents manually is a tedious process. But, Microsoft Word 2007 includes handy tools to help you create a table of contents for your document easily. My step-by-step tutorial will show you how easy it is to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word 2007.

Indexing a Word 2007 Document

If you’re working on a book or a lengthy document, you may want to create an index. This will let readers easily navigate to specific portions of your book or document. Indexing a document is no easy task. That is, unless you use Word’s indexing feature. It will help you index your Word 2007 document in no time! My tip will help you get up and going with indexes in Word 2007.

Change Paper Size in Word 2007

By default, new documents in Word are set up for letter-sized paper. And, this will be fine for most of the documents that you print. But, sometimes, you will want to print on a different sized paper like legal or a4. Fortunately, it is easy to change the paper size. My tip will help!

Insert Tables the Easy Way in Word

Tables are a nice way to arrange data in a Word document. Readers will be able to read the data easily. And, it will lend a pleasing, polished look to your document. Fortunately, inserting a table in your Word 2007 document doesn’t need to be difficult. My tip will show you how to do it the easy way!

Inserting a Caption in a Word Document

If you’re working on business reports or academic papers, you’ll want to add captions to figures in your document. This makes it easier for readers to understand tables, pictures, and charts. You can also refer to the objects easily. Learn how easy it is to work with captions in Word 2007.

Adding a Picture Watermark to Your Word Document

Watermarks are often used to provide information about a document. For example, they can be used to show that a document is a copy or a working draft. But, you can also use watermarks to spruce up your documents’ formatting. Use an image like your company logo or seal to add a more professional look to your documents. Adding an image watermark is easier than you think. My tip will help you get go…

Using Outlook Contacts in Your Word Mail Merge

Mail merge is an easy way to create letters, lists and other Word documents quickly. You can create a single document. Then, specify a data source. Word will merge your data with the documents. You can create hundreds of documents in a short period of time! Save even more time by merging your document with your Outlook contacts. My step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process. …

Using Excel Data in Your Word Mail Merge

Mail merge is an easy way to create letters, lists and other Word documents quickly. You can create a single document. Then, specify a data source. Word will merge your data with the documents. You can create hundreds of documents in a short period of time! Save even more time by using data you have stored in an Excel file. My step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process. It’s super easy!

Automatically Sort Data in Word 2007

When you’re creating a list in Microsoft Word, you don’t need to worry about putting it in alphabetical order. You can put it in alphabetical order after you complete the list–without any time-consuming cutting and pasting. All you need to do is use Word’s Sort feature. It also works with numbers and dates. My tip will show you how to use Word’s Sort feature!

Create and Insert Auto Text Entries in Word 2007

Auto Text is a handy way to save time in Microsoft Word. With the click of a button, you can insert commonly used phrases and names in your documents. For example, you can use it to insert greeting lines or closing lines in letters. Learn how to get started with Auto Text in Word 2007 now! It’s easy!

Working With Headers and Footers in Word

If you want to add page numbers to your document, you should use headers or footers. Page numbering will always be placed in the appropriate location in your document. But, headers and footers aren’t just for page numbering. You can also put information about your document such as title and author. Working with headers and footers can be tricky. But my step-by-step tutorial will help get you up and going!

Setting Page Margins for Word Documents

The default page margins in Microsoft Word are ideal for most documents you create. However, there are times when you will want to alter the margins. For example, it is virtually a necessity to change the margins when you’re working on a resume. My step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change the margins in Microsoft Word. Let’s get started!

Creating Text Boxes in Microsoft Word 2007

By using text boxes, you can place text anywhere you’d like in your document. They’re great for formatting newsletters and other complex documents. My step-by-step tutorial will help you get up and going with text boxes in Word 2007!

Inserting Excel Data in a Word 2007 Document

If you’re working on business documents or academic papers, you’ll want to insert data from Excel into your documents at some time or other. One way to do this is by linking to an Excel spreadsheet. Your Word document will be updated with the latest Excel data. Find out how to link to Excel data in Microsoft Word in my handy step-by-step tutorial.

Inserting Excel Data in a Word 2007 Document

One of the benefits of an office suite like Microsoft Office is the ability to share data between programs. For example, you can embed Excel data in your Word 2007 documents. This is handy for both business users and students. Embedding Excel Data in a Word document isn’t too difficult. My tip will walk you through the process!

Templates–Create Word Templates Quickly

Templates save you a lot of time when you need to create a new document in a hurry. There’s even a fast way to make a template in Word! If you’re looking for a quick way to create a template, or want to make templates that are easy to edit, then this tip is for you!

Recording Macros in Word 2007

Macros are a great way to save time in Word 2007. By creating your own macros, you can automate frequent tasks in Word, no matter how complicated they are. Get started using macros today! My step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a macro in Word 2007. It’s easier than you think!

Getting Started With Mail Merge in Word 2007

If you want to customize a letter or document for specific recipients, mail merge can help. It will merge data from a data source with your document. It’s perfect for letters, catalogs, labels and more. So get started creating mail merge documents in Word 2007. My tip will walk you through the process of creating mail merge letters in Microsoft Word 2007.

Microsoft’s Free Save as PDF Add-in for Word and Office 2007

If you need to distribute documents in PDF format, you don’t need to purchase Adobe Acrobat. Microsoft Office 2007 can save documents in PDF format. You’ll need to download a free add-in from Microsoft. It will allow you to save documents in PDF format. However, you won’t be able to edit the PDF documents. To learn more, read this quick tip.

Creating and Editing a Custom Dictionary in Word 2007

The dictionary is one of the more helpful features in Word 2007. It will alert you to misspelled words in your documents, cutting down on the time you spend proofing your work. But, many people find it annoying. That’s because the dictionary isn’t complete. Fortunately, you can create your own custom dictionary and add your own terms to it. This is helpful if you often use specialized terminology. Find out how it’s done!

Comparing Different Versions of a Document

Word’s Track Changes feature is essential for those collaborating on documents. It highlights the changes you’ve made to the document so that they’re readily apparent to others. Changes can then be accepted or rejected on an individual basis. You must activate Track Changes when you start editing a document. Fortunately, though, if you forget, you can show the changes using Word’s Compare feature. Find out how it’s done!

Inserting Cross References in Word 2007

If you’re working on a long document such as an academic paper, you may want to refer readers to another part of your document. This is particularly true when it comes to charts and figures. Fortunately, you don’t need to manage cross references manually. Word 2007′s Cross-reference feature will do it for you. Find out how to use cross references in Word 2007.

Showing the Number of Words in a Microsoft Word 2007 Document

If you’re working on an academic paper, you may need to know if your Word document meets certain length requirements. There are ways to estimate your document’s word count based on the number of lines it contains. However, Microsoft Word makes it easy to get an accurate count of the words in your document. To learn more, read this tip!

Disabling Editing Languages in Word 2007

Has the spelling and grammar feature in your version of Word 2007 gone haywire? Are correctly spelled words marked incorrect? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have complained about this. Fortunately, there is an easy solution. Find out how to fix it.

Navigating Through Your Word 2007 Document

Navigating through long documents can be a chore. You can spend a lot of time scrolling through pages of text to get to the section you want to read or edit. But, there is an easy way to jump to the exact page you want to edit. With Word 2007′s Thumbnails view, you’ll see small pictures of each page of your document. You can use the thumbnails to navigate through your document. Learn more by reading this quick tip.

Turning off Reading View for Email Attachments

Reading View is designed to make it easier to read documents on your computer screen. It also places reviewing tools at your fingertips. However, it does not display the document as it would appear when printed. Word automatically opens email attachments in Reading View. If you don’t like this feature, you can easily disable it.Find out how!

Disabling Word 2007′s Mini Toolbar

The Mini Toolbar in Word 2007 is a mixed blessing. On one hand, it puts commonly used formatting options right at the tip of your mouse. But, it can get in the way when you want to click and drag to move text. If the cons outweigh the pros, learn how you can disable the Mini Toolbar in Word 2007.

Opening and Creating Word 2007 Files in Earlier Versions of Word

Microsoft Office 2007 uses different file formats from previous versions of Office. This means files created in Word 2007 (or other Office 2007 applications) are not compatible with earlier versions of Word (or Office applications). But, Microsoft has released a compatibility pack to help with the transition. Find out how you can get it.

Check for Word 2007 Updates

It is important to keep Microsoft Word 2007 up to date. Microsoft frequently issues updates that improve the performance, stability, and security of Word. Unfortunately, you may not be getting the updates you need to keep your version of Word in order. To find out how to check for updates in Word 2007, read this tip!

Changing the Macro Security Level in Word 2007

Word macros can pose a security risk to your computer. So, macros are disabled by default in Word 2007. This is a hassle if you rely on macros to speed up your work flow. Fortunately, you can change Word’s macro security level. To find out how, read this quick tip!

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