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Microsoft Word 97 Microsoft Word 2000 Microsoft Word 2002 Please note: I will not answer questions about Fields, Statements, Formulas, Macros, creating and writing specific macros, VBA (Visual Basic Editor) and the Microsoft Script Editor I am willing to answer questions about: Envelopes, Mailing Labels, Database, Graphics, WordArt, Interactive Forms, Formatting, Faxes, Letters, Lists, Newsletters, Tables, Web Pages, Email, Hyperlinks, Bookmarks, HTML, Table of Contents, Footnotes, Endnotes, AutoText, AutoCorrect, Headers and Footers, Converting Documents, Customizing Toolbars and Toolbar Icons, Margins, Page Settings, Layout, Dictionaries, Languages, Find and Replace, Mail Merge, Printing, Saving Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, Office Clipboard, Keyboard Shortcuts, Font Lists, Customizing, Options, Templates, Bullets, Numbering, Borders, Using Themes, Fields, Symbols, Document Map, Find and Replace, etc.

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Formerly the #1 rated Microsoft Word Expert at Askme.com since volunteering there in December 2000. In that time, responding to hundreds of questions most of which were specific to Microsoft Word.

Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word in particular is one of the most popular programs that our firm, Computer Help provides instruction, one on one tutoring and consultation. I personally use MS Word for almost every task: Envelopes, Mailing Labels, Database, WordArt, Interactive Forms, Faxes, Letters, Lists, Newsletters, Tables, Email Editor and much more. The exception, Graphics and Web Pages. For graphics I use Ulead's PhotoImpact and Microsoft's FrontPage for web site design.

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What do you like about this subject?

What I like about this subject is the day by day excitement of learning something new or utilizing a program feature that I didn't realize was available. I learn from your questions too. We all gain by sharing our MS Word knowledge.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

To enjoy the continuing learning experience of Microsoft Word and its many features and should I live long enough, to master Formulas in Word Tables and maybe if I get some courage; Macro's.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

For many years, WordPefect was the word processor of choice for millions of users but now that has changed. Microsoft Office and Word pretty much dominates the entire market. It is my opinion that Microsoft Word is the only business choice when it comes to word processing. If you have the patience, MS Word can be used to accomplish almost every task you can dream up.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Microsoft controversial or provocative? No, they just make the best software in the world! Drives the users nuts but it is still the best!

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trigan10/24/0910101010Excellent.
valerie10/21/0910101010i've been so frustrated with my computer .....
Michael10/19/0910101010I appreciate the fast response I received .....
Scott10/19/09101010Thanks for speedy response - Cheers Scott

Recent Answers from Dale F. Wiley

2009-11-06 Globally removing Section breaks in Word 2007:

Hello Again Jacqui, Thanks for the great rating! They are listed under the Special Button on the Find and Replace Tab. Now all you have to do is find where they hid this little window in Microsoft

2009-11-06 Access mail merge with "tables":

Hi Justin, Must report that I don’t have Word 2007 and have yet to be convinced that I need it. Feel free to ask one or all of the other volunteers about this issue. One of them just may have

2009-11-06 Globally removing Section breaks in Word 2007:

Hi Jacqui, Must report that I don’t have Word 2007 and have yet to be convinced that I need it but I will do my best to answer your question anyway. My answer will reflect Microsoft Word 2002 which

2009-11-05 Word 2003:

Hi Diana, Must report that I don’t have Word 2003 and have yet to be convinced that I need it but I will do my best to answer your question anyway. My answer will reflect Microsoft Word 2002 which is

2009-11-04 Two different font colour buttons:

Hi Timothy, You didn’t mention what Microsoft Word version you are using so this answer reflects version Microsoft Word 2002 which is the version I am using. To my knowledge, you can’t with the built-in

 

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This topic answers questions related to Microsoft Word stand-alone or Mircrosoft Office Word including Word 2003, Word 2007, Office 2000, and Office XP. You can get Word help on formatting text, tables, tabs, fonts, styles, general Word layouts, bullets, headings, and outlines, using templates, toolbar modifications, and using Track Changes. You may also find tips on linking Word and Excel embedded objects including charts. This site does not provide a general Word tutorial nor the basics of using a word processor. It provides specific answers to using Microsoft Word only. If you do not see your Word question answered in this area then please ask a Word question here

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