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Session 4 - Columns and section breaks

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Tabs and the amazing Ruler I’m a bit of a visual person when it comes to setting tabs. I like to use the ruler. If the ruler is not visible, you can change it in the View Ribbon by checking Ruler box. By default, TABS are set at every half inch across the ruler. (One inch is 2.54cm). The Ruler is the best way to play with TABS and the best way is to see this in action. Class Activity 1 Practice setting up TABS using the ruler Try adding a dot leader Page Layout Page Layout options include Margins, paper or page orientation, paper or page size, columns, and page and section breaks. Margins, orientation and paper size are easy and pretty obvious.COlumns and section breaks can get more complicated. Columns and Section breaks Columns on their own are quite simple, but columns mixed with section breaks are truly awesome. The best way to appreciate this is to see it in action. Video tutorials for Section Breaks Video Tutorials for Columns ...

Session 1 - Introduction to MS Word and Styles

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As a student of Chisholm, you have access to Office 365 as well as the ability to download and install the latest desktop version. To get to your Office 365 account, use the link from the Chisholm website / Students / Current Students. When you start Word, you can create a Blank Document or choose an existing document from the recent list. If your document isn't there, you can browse the drive and folder to locate it. Word 2016 Microsoft Office utilises the Microsoft Ribbon (actually all Office applications from version 2007). Above the ribbon, are TABS that will display other tools. The tools that you use regularly will be on the Home TAB. Your cursor will be placed on the document ready for you to start typing. If your Rulers are not displayed, you can use the View tab to add them. I find the rulers very useful and great for quick page formatting stuff. Selecting text  I am not going to spend much time here, but leaving it as a refere...