Microsoft Word 2008 for Macintosh

Helpful Bethel Articles

This page contains helpful links about Word 2008 concerning the following topics:
--Files & Folders
--View Options
--Quick Tips

Files & Folders

How do I change my default file format in Word 2008?
Because many people do not have office 2008 or the Windows version Office 2007 it may be advisable to set Word 2008 save in the .doc format.

How do I change the default location for storing and finding my files in Word 2008 for Mac?
This article details how to change the default location for storing Word documents.

View Options

How do I change the default font in Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac?
The default font for Microsoft Word 2008 is Cambria. This article explains how to change the default font so that it will not be necessary to go and change the font each time a new document is opened.

How do I view page thumbnails in Word 2008?
If you are typing a long document in Microsoft Word, it can be very helpful to be working in thumbnail view. Using thumbnails can help you quickly scroll through pages and find what you are looking for.

How do I view the word count in Word 2008?
This article explains how to view word count information in Word 2008.

How to review and track changes in a Word 2008 document?
When you are working collaboratively with others on a Word document, the Track Changes feature can be a very useful tool. It allows you to see who made changes to a document and when they were made. This article explains how to turn on this feature, the different viewing options available, and how to add comments to the document.

Quick Tips

How to spell check a document in another language in Word 2008?
If you are typing a document in another language, it can be useful to change the dictionary language so that when you perform a spell check, Word will not mark the entire document as misspelled. This article explains how to set the dictionary language so that a spell check will run accurately.

How do I sort a list alphabetically in Word 2008?
In Word 2008 for Mac, there is a feature that can save you a lot of time by automatically sorting numbered or bulleted lists so that they appear in alphabetical order.

How do I customize the AutoCorrect feature in Word 2008?
The AutoCorrect feature in Word is used to automatically correct typos and is also used to to apply special formatting for symbols. Sometimes, though, you may want to disable certain AutoCorrect actions or you may want to customize AutoCorrect by adding new actions to the list.