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Microsoft� Word 2013

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ISBN-10: 0735669120

ISBN-13: 9780735669123

Edition: 2013

Authors: Joan Lambert, Joyce Cox

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NOTE: This book is based on Office Customer Preview; its content and publication date will be updated for final Office 2013 software.Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to format, publish, and share your content using Word 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.Work with Word on your PC or touch-enabled deviceMaster the core tools for designing and editing documentsManage page layout, style, and navigationUse tables and charts to organize informationInsert pictures, graphics, and videoUse collaboration and review features
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Book details

List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Publication date: 1/15/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 576
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English

Joan Lambert is the author of more than a dozen books on Windows® and Office, including several popular STEP BY STEP titles from Microsoft Press®.Joyce Cox has 20+ years of experience developing training materials on technical subjects for non-technical audiences, specializing in Office and Windows® technologies.

Joyce Cox has more than 30 years' experience in the development of training materials about technical subjects for non-technical audiences and is the author of dozens of books about Office and Windows technologies. Joyce is vice president of Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI). Previously, she was president of and principal author for Online Press, where she developed the Quick Course series of computer training books for beginning and intermediate adult learners. She was also the first managing editor of Microsoft Press, an editor for Sybex, and an editor for the University of California.

Introduction
Who this book is for
How this book is organized
Download the practice files
Your companion ebook
Get support and give feedback
Errata
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Basic Word documents
Explore Microsoft Word 2013
Identifying new features of Word 2013
If you are upgrading from Word 2010
If you are upgrading from Word 2007
If you are upgrading from Word 2003
Working in the Word 2013 user interface
Identifying program window elements
Sidebar: About buttons and arrows
Working with the ribbon
Sidebar: Adapting exercise steps
Opening, navigating, and closing documents
Viewing documents in different ways
Getting help with Word 2013
Key points
Enter, edit and proofread text
Starting, entering text in, and saving documents
Sidebar: Saving files to SkyDrive
Sidebar: Document compatibility with earlier versions of Word
Modifying text
Sidebar: Inserting one document into another
Sidebar: About the Clipboard
Finding and replacing text
Fine-tuning text
Sidebar: Installing Office tools
Sidebar: Viewing document statistics
Sidebar: Modifying spelling and grammar checking settings
Correcting spelling and grammatical errors
Key points
Modify the structure and appearance of text
Applying styles to text
Changing a document's theme
Manually changing the look of characters
Sidebar: Character formatting and case considerations
Manually changing the look of paragraphs
Sidebar: Finding and replacing formatting
Creating and modifying lists
Sidebar: Formatting text as you type
Key points
Organize information in columns and tables
Presenting information in columns
Creating tabbed lists
Presenting information in tables
Sidebar: Performing calculations in tables
Sidebar: Other table layout options
Formatting tables
Sidebar: Quick Tables
Key points
Add simple graphic elements
Inserting and modifying pictures
Sidebar: About online pictures and video clips
Inserting screen clippings
Drawing and modifying shapes
Adding Word Art text
Sidebar: Formatting the first letter of a paragraph as a drop cap
Sidebar: Inserting symbols
Key points
Preview, print, and distribute documents
Previewing and adjusting page layout
Controlling what appears on each page
Preparing documents for electronic distribution
Sidebar: Digitally signing documents.
Printing and sending documents
Key points
Document enhancements
Insert and modify diagrams
Creating diagrams
Modifying diagrams
Creating picture diagrams
Key points
Insert and modify charts
Inserting charts
Modifying charts
Using existing data in charts
Key points
Add visual elements
Changing a document's background
Adding watermarks
Inserting preformatted document parts
Sidebar: Drawing text boxes
Building equations
Sidebar: Setting mathematical AutoCorrect options
Key points
Organize and arrange content
Reorganizing document outlines
Arranging objects on the page
Using tables to control page layout
Key points
Create documents for use outside of Word
Saving Word documents in other formats
Sidebar: Editing a PDF file in Word
Designing accessible documents
Creating and modifying web documents
Creating and publishing blog posts
Key points
Additional techniques
Link to information and content
Linking to external resources
Embedding linked objects
Inserting and linking to bookmarks
Displaying document information in fields
Key points
Reference content and content sources
Inserting and modifying footnotes and endnotes
Creating and modifying tables of contents
Sidebar: Tables of authorities
Sidebar: Tables of figures
Creating and modifying indexes
Adding sources and compiling bibliographies
Key points
Work with mail merge
Preparing data sources
Sidebar: Using an Outlook contacts list as a data source
Preparing main documents
Merging main documents and data sources
Sidebar: Printing envelopes
Sending personalized email messages to multiple recipients
Creating and printing labels
Key points
Collaborate on documents
Adding and reviewing comments
Tracking and managing document changes
Comparing and merging documents
Sidebar: Managing document versions
Password-protecting documents
Controlling changes
Coauthoring documents
Sidebar: Restricting who can do what to documents
Key points
Work in Word more efficiently
Creating custom styles and templates
Creating and attaching templates
Creating and modifying styles
Creating custom building blocks
Changing default program options
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
Sidebar: Using add-ins
Customizing the ribbon
Sidebar: Customizing the status bar
Key points
Glossary
Keyboard shortcuts
Word 2013 keyboard shortcuts
Perform common tasks
Work with documents and webpages
Edit and move text and graphics
Apply character and paragraph formatting
Work with mail merge and fields
Use the Language bar
Perform function key tasks
Office 2013 keyboard shortcuts
Display and use windows
Use dialog boxes
Use the Backstage view
Navigate the ribbon
Change the keyboard focus without using the mouse
Undo and redo actions
Change or resize the font
Move around in text or cells
Move around in and work in tables
Access and use panes and galleries
Access and use available actions
Find and replace content
Use the Help window
Creating custom keyboard shortcuts
Index
About the authors
How to download your ebook
Survey page