How do I insert special symbols into my document?
	What are some shortcuts for selecting text?
	Can I print a list of my custom keyboard assignments?
	What is the quickest way to find out all the different text formatting in a single document?
	What are some shortcuts I can use in formatting my document?
	Are there any keyboard shortcuts for drawing tools?
	What are some easy keyboard shortcuts for formatting characters?
	Are there any Shortcuts for numbering lists?
	Can I use the same keystrokes in Word as I use in WordPerfect?
	How can I replace an existing bullet with a new one?
	Are there any keyboard shortcuts for applying styles?
	Are there any keyboard shortcuts for formatting a paragraph?
	Can I assign a shortcut key to a command, macro or any other item I use frequently?

How do I insert special symbols into my document?
Keywords: Symbol Character Insert
Posted July 31, 1996

Word provides the Symbol command to enable users to insert a variety of special characters while editing documents. The Symbol dialog box stays open on screen while editing a document. This provides greater flexibility while inserting and editing special characters. To insert a special symbol:

1. Move the cursor to where you want to insert the symbol
2. From the menu bar, select Insert - Symbol
3. Click on the Symbols tab
4. Use the drop down arrow next to Fonts to select the desired font
5. Click on the character you want to insert
6. Click on the Insert button, or using your mouse, double click on the selected character and it will automatically be inserted

Shortcuts: Here are some keyboard shortcuts for the most widely used symbols:

• Copyright  - Alt + Ctrl + C - (c)
• Registered - Alt + Ctrl + R - (r)
• Trademark - Alt + Ctrl + T - (tm)

What are some shortcuts for selecting text?
Keywords: Selecting Text Keys Shortcuts F8
Posted July 31, 1996

Most of the editing that you do in documents requires selecting text. Selecting text means that you highlight part of a document so that it can be modified, added to, or deleted. The F8 key, otherwise know as the ExtendSelection key, can be used in various ways to select parts of a document. By pressing the F8 key once, you turn on the ExtendSelection option. The EXT will be displayed on the status bar at the bottom of your screen. When the EXT is turned on, you may select text by moving the Cursor up, down, to the right, and to the left.

Pressing the F8 key several times will allow you to extend the selection the following ways:

• 1 Press    - Begin selection
• 2 Presses - Select word
• 3 Presses - Select sentence
• 4 Presses - Select paragraph
• 5 Presses - Select current section
• 6 Presses - Select whole document (if multiselection)

When the EXT is turned on, Shift + F8 reverses the above process. For example, if a paragraph is selected, Shift + F8 will reduce the selection area to a sentence.

Note:You may also toggle the EXT mode on and off by double clicking EXT on the Status bar. You cannot, however, use the Status bar EXT as a substitute for multiple presses of the F8 key or the Shift + F8 functions.

To cancel the EXT mode, press the Esc key.

Can I print a list of my custom keyboard assignments?
Keywords: Keyboard Assignments Custom List Print
Posted July 31, 1996

In order to expedite your work, Word allows you to create custom keyboard assignments for functions you use frequently. In the event that you have customized quite a few keyboard assignments, it may be handy to have a reference sheet of all your keyboard shortcuts. You may easily print a list:

1. From the menu bar, select File - Print
2. In the Print What drop down list, choose Key Assignments
3. Click OK

Word will then print a list of customized keyboard assignments for the Normal template as well as the current attached supplementary template.

What is the quickest way to find out all the different text formatting in a single document?
Keywords: Text Formatting Document
Posted May 21, 1996

When editing a Word document, it may be necessary for you to know the text format used on this page. Word offers several different ways for you to find out the format of this particular text. However, most of them require that you repeatedly return to the Format menu and display the Paragraph Formatting box. This may become too time consuming. The quickest way to find out the text format is to :

1. Place the insertion point next to the first word of the paragraph you want to inquire about
2. Press Shift+F1
3. The mouse pointer will now appear as a question mark (similar to the Help icon located on the toolbar)
4. Click on the first letter of the text whose formatting you want to know about
5. Word will display a Paragraph Formatting box that includes information on the text's paragraph and font formatting. Pretty cool!!!
6. To return to the regular mouse pointer, simply press Esc

What are some shortcuts I can use in formatting my document?
Keywords: Shortcut Formatting Document
Posted May 21, 1996

Word offers a variety of tools for formatting characters. One of these tools is the keyboard shortcut. When applied, these shortcuts will definitely save you time. The following shortcuts deal with changing fonts:

• To change the font itself choose Ctrl+Shift+F
• To change the font size choose Ctrl+Shift+P
• To increase the font choose Ctrl+Shift+>
• To decrease the font size choose Ctrl+Shift+
• To increase the font size by 1 point choose Ctrl + ]
• To decrease the font size by 1 point choose Ctrl +[
• To change the case of letters choose Shift+F3,
• To format all your letters as capitals choose Ctrl+Shift+A

A great little short cut tip is theShift F3 toggle. Select a word, or set the cursor just in the word, and by pressing Shift F3, it will cycle through ALL CAPS, Proper, and lower case. this can be done highlighting an entire sentence as well.

These keyboard shortcuts are a great way to navigate through a document or spreadsheet.

Are there any keyboard shortcuts for drawing tools?
Keywords: Keyboard Shortcut Drawing Tool
Posted May 21, 1996

The drawing tools in Microsoft Word allow you to create elements such as a circle, square, freehand, text etc. and assemble them the way you like. There are many keyboard shortcuts for drawing tools that will help you use the tools more effectively. Some of these shortcuts are:

• To override the Snap of Grid feature, hold down Alt as you draw the object
• To return a graphic to its original size and shape after cropping, hold down Ctrl and double click the graphic
• To draw several objects of the same kind without having to click the button each time, double click the button to keep it active
• To create a rectangle, arc, or ellipse, center at a specific point by clicking the appropriate button, and then hold down Ctrl as you drag the object with your mouse.
• To create a perfect square or circle from a specific point, click the Rectangle or Ellipse button, and then hold down Shift+Ctrl, while dragging the mouse to create the appropriate shape
• To draw a vertical, horizontal, or 45-degree line, hold down Shift as you drag the line. (To maintain the line keep holding the Shift key)

What are some easy keyboard shortcuts for formatting characters?
Keywords: Keyboard Shortcut Formatting Characters
Posted April 25, 1996

The following keyboard shortcuts for formatting characters are both logical and consistent, making it easy to remember:

• Apply or remove bold formatting - Ctrl+B
• Apply or remove an underline - Ctrl+U
• Double underline text - Ctrl+Shift+D
• Apply or remove hidden text - Ctrl+Shift+H
• Apply italic formatting - Ctrl+I
• Format letters as small capitals - Ctrl+Shift+K
• Apply subscripts - Ctrl+= (equal sign)
• Apply super scripts - Ctrl+Shift+= (equal sign)
• Remove formatting - Ctrl+Shift+Z
• Change the selection to Symbol font - Ctrl+Shift+Q
• Display nonprinting characters - Ctrl+Shift+* (asterisk)

Hopefully these keyboard shortcuts will save you time in formatting your document.

Are there any Shortcuts for numbering lists?
Keywords: Shortcut Numbering Lists
Posted April 25, 1996

When creating a document that includes a list of items, you may want to number your list to show a sequence. Word offers some shortcut menus for numbering lists as well as formatting numbered lists. To number a list:

1. Highlight the items in your list
2. Right mouse click
3. You will access the Bullets and Numbering dialog box
4. Click on Bullets and Numbering
5. Choose the Numbered tab
6. Select the pattern you desire and then click OK

To interrupt a list to insert a heading or create another list:

1. Right mouse click at the point in a numbered list where you want to interrupt
2. Choose Stop Numbering from the shortcut menu
3. Word will then remove the number from the item and begin numbering the next item at 1

To remove a number from the list:

1. Right mouse click on the item you want to remove
2. Choose Skip Numbering from the shortcut menu
3. Word will then remove the number from the item and resume the numbering scheme with the follow item.

Can I use the same keystrokes in Word as I use in WordPerfect?
Keywords: Keystrokes Word WordPerfect
Posted February 9, 1996

There used to be a template that shipped with Word 2.0 that had WP keyboard equivalents. You could try to find this template off a set of Word 2.0 disks. Word 6.0 and 7.0 implement a WordPerfect help feature that would show the user the menu/keyboard equivalent. The idea being, to convert the user and not to have perpetuate WordPerfect's keyboard commands. In the Word users manual there is a whole chapter dedicated to the conversion of people from WordPerfect to Word.

How can I replace an existing bullet with a new one?
Keywords: Replace Bullet
Posted February 7, 1996

There are many symbols and fonts you can use as bullets in Word. To replace the default bullet by using the Bullets and Numbering dialog box.

You have the option of selecting a new default bullet. You may choose from the six bullets displayed in the Bulleted List Box or you may choose any character from the Symbol Dialog box. To replace the existing bullet:

• Select Format - Bullets and Numbering
• Click on the Bulleted tab
• Click on Modify, the Modified Bulleted List box should appear
• Select the bullet character that you would like to replace
• Choose the point size that you would like to use
• Select the color of the bullet
• Select the bullet position
• If you want a hanging indention, click the Hanging Indent box
• Click on Bullet; the Symbol dialog box will then appear
• Click on the drop down arrow, to the right of the Symbols From list box (This will display the available fonts)
• Select the font that displays the bullet you want
• Then select the character that you want to use
• Click OK to close the Symbol dialog
• Click OK again to close the Modify dialog

Are there any keyboard shortcuts for applying styles?
Keywords: Keyboard Shortcut Styles
Posted February 7, 1996

There are definitely some really great shortcut tips for applying styles. Here are a few of the basic ones:

• Ctrl+Shift+S Applying a style (with the Formatting toolbar displayed, highlights the Style area of the toolbar for keyboard navigation)
• Ctrl+Shift+S Carry out the Style command (with th Formatting toolbar not displayed, brings up the Format Style dialog box)
• Ctrl+K Start AutoFormat
• Ctrl+Shift+N Apply the Normal style
• ALT+Ctrl+1 Apply the Heading 1 style
• ALT+Ctrl+2 Apply the Heading 2 style
• ALT+Ctrl+3 Apply the Heading 3 style
• Ctrl+Shift+L Apply the List style

Are there any keyboard shortcuts for formatting a paragraph?
Keywords: Keyboard Shortcut Formatting Paragraph
Posted February 7, 1996

There are many keyboard shortcuts that can be used in formatting paragraphs. The following are some shortcuts for line spacing:

• Ctrl+1 Single-space lines
• Ctrl+2 Double-space lines
• Ctrl+5 Set 1.5-line spacing
• Ctrl+0 (zero) Add one line of space preceding text
• Ctrl+0 (zero) Remove the space preceding text

When setting paragraph alignments and indents, use the following shortcuts keys:

• Ctrl+E Center a paragraph
• Ctrl+J Justify a paragraph
• Ctrl+L Left align a paragraph
• Ctrl+R Right align paragraph
• Ctrl+M Indent a paragraph from the left
• Ctrl+Shift+M Remove a paragraph indent from the left
• Ctrl+T Create a hanging indent
• Ctrl+Shift+T Reduce a hanging indent
• Ctrl+Q Remove paragraph formatting

Can I assign a shortcut key to a command, macro, or any other item I use frequently?
Keywords: Keyboard Shortcut Command Macro
Posted February 1, 1996

You are able to assign a shortcut key to a command, macro, font, AutoText entry, style, or special character.

1. From the menu choose Tools - Customize - Keyboard tab.
2. In the Save Changes In Box, click on the template in which you want to save the shortcut key changes.
3. In the Categories Box, click the category that contains the command or other item.
4. In the Command box, click the name of the command or other item.
5. In the Current Keys box, Word will display any shortcut keys that are already assigned.
6. In the Press New Shortcut Key Box, type the shortcut key you want to assign, and click Assign.

If you later decide that you want to remove a shortcut key from a command, then repeat the above steps, however, in the Current Keys box, find the shortcut key you want to delete and click Remove.

To restore the shortcut key assignments to their original settings, in the Save Changes In Box, find the template that contains the shortcut key assignments you want to restore and click Reset All.

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