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I am happy to answer any questions about Microsoft Word - everything from the basics all the way up to more advanced features like Mail Merge, Outlining, Revisions, etc. Also, please be sure to check the Microsoft Word Tips & Tricks and Microsoft Word Tutorials sections of my web site.
Experience in the area
I have been teaching Microsoft Word in the classroom since 1994, and online through computer tutorials since 2002.
Organizations
I have been volunteering on AllExperts in the categories of Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, and Weight Loss for many months now.
Publications
I have created a line of computer tutorials online at www.WordLearningZone.com and www.599CD.com/Word.
Education/Credentials
Personally, I am self taught. I've learned everything I know from books and trial & error.
Past/Present Clients
I have over 20,000 happy clients worldwide.
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Recent Answers from Richard Rost
2012-01-11 Student and home office Word 2007 esp. Word:
Thanks for the compliments. I believe this is the link I sent you: http://599CD.com/X4G72X That should let you watch my entire Word 2007 Beginner Level 1 course. Some of what you want to know is
2011-12-31 Word 2007 for Dummies book, e.g.?:
I'm sure there are a ton of different books you could get to help. Personally, I recommend the COMPLETE IDIOTS GUIDE books myself (and not just because I'm the author of one). Unfortunately I don't think
2011-05-25 Underlining in Word:
Yes, you can specify a different underline color in Word 2003. Select the word. Underline it. Now right-click on it. On the FONT tab, you'll see a drop-down box labeled "Underline Color." Let me know
2011-04-28 Changes in a document:
This sounds like a job for FIND AND REPLACE. Just click on the Home tab. In the Editing group click on the arrow next to FIND and pick ADVANCED FIND. Click on the REPLACE tab. Now type in what you're trying
2011-03-02 WORD 2003 Toolbars:
To the best of my knowledge, there is no limit on the number of toolbars. I have had 5 to 10 open at any given time with no problem. I would suspect that it's your new software interfering with Word.
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