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Convert text to a table in Word

wizTEQ Staff — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:39:41 +0000

Sometimes, after typing text in a Word document, you realize that you need to display the data in a table format. You can convert the test to a table by following these steps:

Insert separator characters – such as commas or tabs – to indicate where you want to divide the text into columns. Use paragraph marks to indicate where you want to begin a new row. For example, in a list with two words on a line, insert a comma or a tab after the first word to create a two-column table.
Select the text that you want to convert.
On the Table menu, click on Convert, and then click Text to Table.
In the Convert Text to Table dialog box (see below), under Separate text at, click the option for the separator character that is in your text.
In the Number of columns box, check the number of columns.
If you don’t see the number of columns that you expect, you may be missing a separator character in one or more lines of text.
Select any other options that you want.

Split a table cell into multiple cells in Word

wizTEQ Staff — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:30:44 +0000

Did you know that you can split a single table cell into multiple cells? For example, you can combine a table heading cell that spans multiple columns into multiple cells to create column headings.

To split a single table cell into multiple cells:
Click in the cell that you want to split
From the Table menu, click the Split Cells option
Select the number of columns or rows that you want to split the selected cell into
Click OK

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Inserting page numbers into your Word documents

wizTEQ Staff — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:59:38 +0000

Do you know how to insert page numbers with various formatting in a Word document?

Here are the steps:

On the Insert menu, click on Page Numbers.
In the Page Numbers window, select the desired Position:
Bottom of page (Footer)
Top of Page (Header)
Then select the desired Alignment (right, left, center, etc.)
Click on the Format button to choose the desired format (Arabic or Roman numerals, letters, etc.)
In the Page Numbering section, Start at field, enter the page number you want to start at – if other than 1.
Click OK twice to save your selections.

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Changing line spacing shortcut in Word

wizTEQ Staff — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:38:33 +0000

Have you ever wanted to quickly change a document from single-spaced to double-spaced? Sure, you can select the text, go to the Format menu, and choose Paragraph. Then all you need to do is go down to Line Spacing and make it Double, right?

But instead you might want to try this nifty little trick. Select all the text you want to double-space (Ctrl+A for the whole document) and then all you need to do is hit Ctrl+2 – and voila, your text is now double-spaced. Change your mind? Not a problem – just select the text again and hit Ctrl+1 and you are back to single spacing.

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Stopping Automatic Capitalization of Words

wizTEQ Staff — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:27:37 +0000

Is there any wayt to stop Word from automatically changing the first letter of a new line to a capital? You bet there is. The AutoCorrect option can be very annoing at times. This tip will show you how to turn it off.

Start by choosing AutoCorrect Options from the Tools menu
Make sure you are on the AutoCorrect tab
Remove the check mark on the item entitled Capitalize the First Letter of Sentences?
Click OK and you are good to go.

Note: If you’re using Word 2007, you can get to AutoCorrect Options by clicking the Office button up in the top left corner. Click Word Options and then click on Proofing in the left pane. Click the AutoCorrect Options button, and remove the check mark from the Capitalize First Letter of Sentences. Once again, click OK and you’re done!

Wrapping text around a graphic in Word

wizTEQ Staff — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:09:03 +0000

Welcome to wizTEQ’s tip of the day. Today’s tip will teach you how to wrap text around a graphic using Microsoft Word.

Do you ever have a need to have text wrap around a graphic – instead of having all the text either above or below the picture?

If so, use these steps to wrap text around a graphic:

Right-click on the graphic

Choose Format Picture option

On the Format Picture window, click on the Layout tab.

Then click on the preferred Wrapping style

Choose the desired Horizontal Alignment (if applicable)

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