Microsoft Word 2007 for Windows

Outside Links

Mouse Training Reference Sheet for Word 2007
This is a two page reference sheet from Mouse Training. You may download the pdf by clicking on the above link.

Microsoft tutorials for Word 2007
This is a link to a page of tutorials offered by Microsoft for Word 2007. These pages are best viewed in Internet Explorer.

Office 2007 Introduction sheet
This is a three page Word document that introduces Office 2007.

Bethel Articles

This page contains helpful links about Word 2007 concerning the following topics:
--Files & Folders
--Printing
--View Options
--Mail Merge
--Quick Tips

Files & Folders

How do I change the default file format in Word 2007?
Because many people do not have Office 2007, it maybe be advisable to set the file formats to be compatible with Office 2003.

How do I convert a Word document into a PDF file?
This article is helpful for those wanting to convert Word documents into PDF files.

How do I change the default location for storing and finding my files in Word 2007?
This article details how to change the default location for storing Word documents.

Printing

How do I address and print an envelope in Word 2007 using a contact from Outlook?
This article explains how to print a delivery and return address onto an envelope in Word 2007, using a contact from your address book in Outlook. You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes but they will all be addressed to the same person.

View Options

How do I view page thumbnails in Word 2007?
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 2007?
This article explains how to view word count information in Word 2007.

Mail Merge

How Do I Work Around the 255 Character Limit in Mail Merge?

In Excel 2007, there is a 255 character limit per field when performing a mail merge. If the content in cell in Excel exceeds 255 characters, it will be cut short and only 255 characters will be transferred to the Word document.  Use this article to solve this issue.

Quick Tips

How do I add commands to the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Office 2007?
The Quick Access Toolbar is located in the upper left corner of all Office 2007 programs.Commands that you often use can be added to it so that they are easily accessible. You can add your most often used commands so that you do not have to search through different tabs in order to find them.

How do I use Shift + Enter to control spacing in Word 2007?
When <Enter> is pressed in Microsoft Word 2007, a new line is created with a space between it and the previous line. This article explains how to control the spacing between the lines of text to create a line break instead of a paragraph break.

How do I sort a list alphabetically in Word 2007?
In Word 2007, 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 2007?
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.

How can I track changes made by others in a Word 2007 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.

How do I create a custom dictionary in Word 2007?
Sometimes words that are not recognized by the dictionary are marked as misspelled when they are, in fact, correct. This can be distracting to some people, so it can be helpful to customize the dictionary. This article explains how to create a new dictionary, how to add words to an existing dictionary and how to delete words from a dictionary.

How do I spell check a document in another language in Word 2007?
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.