Styles

Below are several FAQs using Styles in Word.


How do I rename an existing style?

How do I delete styles from the current document?

Are there any shortcuts for opening the Style dialog box?

How do I use AutoFormat to format a document that has no styles?

How can I rename or remove a style from my template?

How do I change the styles in the style list drop down box?

What is a fast way to access Organizer?

 

How do I rename an existing style?
Keywords: Styles Rename Format Edit
Posted July 20, 1996

Using styles can save time when formatting or editing a document by allowing you to employ a specific font and/or spacing under a single style name. You can then apply it to the entire document. When creating or editing a document you may want to rename a style to give it a more meaningful name. To do this:

  1. From the menu bar, select File - Template
  2. Click the Organizer button
  3. Click the Styles tab
  4. In the Instyle list box, select the style you want to rename
  5. Click Rename
  6. Type a new name for the style
  7. Click OK
  8. Click Close

How do I delete styles from the current document?
Keywords: Styles Current Delete
Posted July 20, 1996

Word has many features that can save time and hassle in formatting documents. One feature is styles. Using styles allows the user to apply a specific font and/or spacing to an entire section with one click of the mouse. However, there may be occasions when you need to delete existing styles from your document. You can use the Organizer to selectively delete. Since you can select multiple styles at the same time, this can be considerably more efficient than the one-at-a-time approach using the Styles dialog. To do this:

  1. From the menu bar, select File - Templates
  2. Click the Organizer button
  3. Click the Styles tab
  4. In the In list box, select the style(s) you want to delete
  5. Click the Delete button
  6. Click Close

Are there any shortcuts for opening the Style dialog box?
Keywords: Styles Shortcut Style dialog box
Posted July 1, 1996

When creating a document you may decide to add, modify, or delete a style. This may require you to open the Styles dialog box. Normally to open the Styles dialog box:

There is, however, a short and quick way to access this dialog box:

  1. Hold down the Ctrl + Shift button
  2. Press the letter S twice

The Style Dialog box will appear. You may now format your styles.

Howdo I use AutoFormat to format a document that has no styles?
Keywords:AutoFormat Styles
Posted May 20, 1996

Using styles will dramatically improve the appearance of your document. Word can take a document that has no styles, and format the appropriate styles automatically using the AutoFormat feature. If you want AutoFormat to format a specific section, then select the specific text, however if you want to format the whole document, then don't select any text.

  1. From the menu bar, choose Format - AutoFormat
  2. Click the Options button
  3. Select any option you want
  4. Click OK to return to the AutoFormatting box
  5. Click OK to begin formatting
  6. Word will then display a revised AutoFormat message box
  7. Click Style Gallery to see the different styles displayed
  8. Press Review Changes to see the changes one by one
  9. If you like the changes then press Accept Changes, if you don not like the changes then press Reject All

How can I rename or remove a style from my template?
Keywords: Styles Rename Remove Template
Posted May 20, 1996

If you want to modify your template, such as renaming it or removing a style from it, you would need to use the template organizer. Organizer is a convenient tool used for copying styles, autotext, toolbars and macros. There are three ways to access Organizer:

Once you have accessed the Organizer dialog box:

  1. Display the template you would like to rename by closing the existing file and opening the correct one
  2. Select the style you want to rename
  3. Click on Rename
  4. In the Rename dialog box, enter the new name
  5. Click OK

To remove a style from a template:

  1. In the Organizer dialog box, select the style you want to delete
  2. Press the Delete button
  3. Click yes

How do I change the styles in the style list drop down box?
Keywords: Styles Modify Change Organizer
Posted April 22, 1996

Every Word document has 73 built-in standard styles. By default, the style dialog box on the Formatting toolbar usually displays a limited list. However, changing the styles to include the nonstandard styles (the custom created) or all styles is easily done. To change the style list to reflect the styles you want to show in the drop down box:

  1. From the menu bar, select Format - Style
  2. Click the expansion arrow in the List options dialog box
  3. Select Styles in Use, All Styles, or User-Defined Styles
  4. Click OK

Note: The 73 built-in standard styles can never be permanently deleted.

What is a fast way to access Organizer?
Keywords: Styles Organizer Modify
Posted April 22, 1996

When composing a document in Word, Organizer is a tool used to conveniently copy styles, autotext, toolbars, and macros between templates. Accessing Organizer can be done several ways. You can access the Organizer button from the menu bar.

However, to save time, instead of opening up a dialog box, it would be more practical to be able to go straight to Organizer. To do this, you must create an icon called organizer. To create an Organizer icon:

  1. From the menu bar, choose Tools - Customize
  2. Click on the Toolbars Tab
  3. From the Categories list select All Commands
  4. From the Commands list box choose Organizer and drag it to your toolbar
  5. Since there is no button image assigned to the Organizer command, Word will automatically open the Custom Button dialog box
  6. Select the desired image for the button
  7. Click Assign
  8. Click Close

Finally, you will be able to access Organizer by just clicking on the icon.

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