Microsoft Word Tutorials
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Creating a Manuscript Sample
Once you are ready to prepare a manuscript sample, you may find that the layout and content specifications for submission require you to change the format of your work. You may be asked to include specific information or to present your work using preset guidelines. Read More...

Determining Page and Word Count
Determining the page and word count using a word processor like Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect can be done in nearly an instant. These counts can be extremely useful to know, as many things in the publishing industry are guided by the size of your manuscript—the most common being the cost to have it edited, formatted, printed, and sold. Due to this fact, it is important to get the most accurate count. Read More...

Changing Fonts and Font Size
Font choice and size can be an important part of your manuscript's overall presentation. Though it may seem to have less impact when you are simply submitting your work for review by an editor or publisher, font clarity and style should always be considered when formatting. Read More...

Changing Spacing
In double-spacing a document, it can be an important and money-saving step to use your word processor's automated function rather than trying to double-space the document manually. Compare the appearance of a manually double-spaced page to one that has been double-spaced using the format function. Read More...

Working with Microsoft Word Track Changes
Tutorials for accepting and rejecting editorial changes within your document. Choose between Microsoft Word 97/2000 or Microsoft Word 2002/XP.


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