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Expertise
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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Ron | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! I dug out the ol' Word ..... |
| Eveline | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Richard, i'll get started on the ..... |
| Ray | 09/24/09 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | Richard quickly understood what I was attempting ..... |
| Joe | 09/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | |
| George Alvisio | 09/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Richard Rost
2009-11-15 Can't Remove a Blank Page:
You probably have a page break character (CTRL-ENTER) in there somewhere. Turn on the non-printable characters (looks like a paragraph symbol) and you should see it. Just delete that bad boy and you should
2009-11-14 Header with page number?:
You should be able to have a title in the header section in addition to specifying a page number. Without seeing what you're doing, I can't really tell you what to fix… just add the title and then insert
2009-11-13 Avery 5164:
I would have to see what you're describing to tell you for sure, but it sounds like a problem with your printer. Is it like a region that has no ink? Can you print other documents without this line appearing?
2009-11-01 Pagination:
If you insert section breaks in your document, you can create different headers and footers. Simply use a different header on the landscape pages that places the page number where you want it. To set
2009-10-30 printing labels:
Just select it, copy, and paste. That's about the only thing I can recommend. Let me know if you have any other questions or comments. Also, be sure to visit my FREE Word Tips & Tricks Page at http://www
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