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Special Edition Using Microsoft(R) Office Word 2007 (Special Edition Using)

THE ONLY WORD 2007 BOOK YOU NEED

This book will help you build solid skills to create the documents you need right now, and expert-level guidance for leveraging Word?s most advanced features whenever you need them. If you buy only one book on Word 2007, Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Word 2007 is the book you need.

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? Come up to speed quickly with the new Word 2007 Ribbon interface

? Streamline document formatting with styles, templates, and themes

? Collaborate with others using comments and tracked changes

? Master mail merges, master documents, and other advanced features

? Manage large documents with indexes, TOCs, and automatically numbered references

? Use fields and forms to collect and manage information

? Illustrate key concepts with SmartArt diagrams

? Create and apply custom themes that control fonts, color schemes, and effects

? Manage academic research citations and generate bibliographies in any popular documentation format

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On the Web

Includes complete instructions and a command reference you can use to customize the Ribbon with RibbonX, even if you have little or no previous XML experience. You can also download additional RibbonX examples and an easy-to-use RibbonCustomizer utility from this book?s companion web site, www.quepublishing.com/usingword2007.

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Contents

? About the Authors? xxx

? Introduction? 1

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Part I? Working with Text Documents

Chapter 1? Introducing Word 2007? 7

Chapter 2? Creating and Saving Documents? 27

Chapter 3? Typing and Editing Text? 59

Chapter 4? Using Spelling, Grammar, and Research Tools? 95

Chapter 5? Printing and Faxing Documents? 133

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Part II Formatting a Document

Chapter 6? Applying Character Formatting? 155

Chapter 7? Formatting Paragraphs and Lists? 191

Chapter 8? Creating and Applying Styles and Themes? 227

Chapter 9? Formatting Documents and Sections? 263

Chapter 10?? Using and Creating Project Templates? 297

Chapter 11?? Working with Nonstandard Document Layouts? 319

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Part III? Tables and Graphics

Chapter 12?? Creating and Formatting Tables? 353

Chapter 13?? Working with Photos? 395

Chapter 14?? Working with Clip Art and the Clip Organizer? 425

Chapter 15?? Working with Drawings and WordArt? 455

Chapter 16?? Working with Charts? 491

Chapter 17?? 'Working with SmartArt and Math Formulas? 533

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Part IV?? Collecting and Managing Data

Chapter 18?? Performing Mail and Data Merges? 563

Chapter 19?? Copying, Linking, and Embedding Data? 601

Chapter 20?? Working with Fields? 631

Chapter 21?? Creating Forms? 655

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Part V Long Documents

Chapter 22?? Outlining and Summarizing Documents? 681

Chapter 23?? Using Master Documents? 703

Chapter 24?? Citing Sources and References? 719

Chapter 25?? Creating Tables of Contents and Other Listings? 747

Chapter 26?? Building Effective Indexes? 765

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Part VI?? Collaboration and Online Sharing

Chapter 27?? Collaborating with Others? 783

Chapter 28?? Protecting and Securing Documents? 805

Chapter 29?? Online Collaboration with Office Live and SharePoint Team Services? 823

Chapter 30?? Working with Blogs and Email? 847

Chapter 31?? Developing Web Content? 857

Chapter 32?? Using Word to Develop XML Content? 875

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Part VII Customizing and Extending Word

Chapter 33?? Macros and Add-Ins? 905

Chapter 34?? Customizing the Word Interface? 935

Chapter 35?? Customizing Word 2007?s Ribbon with RibbonX? 945

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Part VIII?? Appendixes

Appendix A?? Recovering Files and Repairing Word? 975

Appendix B?? Converting from Other Word Processing Systems? 985

Appendix C?? Accessibility Tips and Techniques? 991

Appendix D?? Command Reference: Word 2003 to Word 2007? 999

Appendix E?? Setting Up and Modifying Office 2007? 1017

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? Index? 1025

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Oct-04-2009

mostly useless

I recently switched from Word Perfect to Word and wanted in-depth help with an annoyingly complicated software package. Unfortunately this book is great in explaining the obvious but fails in deliver the real goods. Now, three months later, I have to say that the MS Office built in help (yes, the...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Sep-18-2009

An excellent tool for a complex system

Microsoft Word 2007 is a powerful and complex system that allows the user to do almost anything with a given document. For most people it is necessary to have a reference manual to successfully execute the commands available. Faithe Wempen provides such a manual. I have read this manual from...

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  • Posted: Sep-01-2009

The only Word 2007 book youl need ... maybe

Faithe Wempen's "Special Edition" volume on Word 2007 is touted in its subtitle as "The Only Word 2007 Book You Need." That might or might not be true. It depends on you, your purpose and your taste. Personally, I love this book. If you're like me, Word 2007 at first glance astounds you,...

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  • Posted: Aug-09-2009

Use this book to learn Word 2007

The last time I read a book on Microsoft Word was when I purchased the XP or 2002 version. I was pleasantly surprised to see all the cool changes made to Word since then. Since there were many changes made, I decided it was time to purchase a new book on the subject. After doing some research, I...

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  • Posted: Jul-06-2009

A Need to Have Book

Because 2007 is so completely different from other Word for Windows, it is mandatory that the person have this book so to know how to do things differently than what he/she was used to. It was very thorough and I couldn't have done some of the things I have done if I had not had it.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: May-11-2009

A classic

THE BOOK ON POTTERY. What a classic, too bad it is out of print.The Leach family is going strong and it is a delight to learn the history of these remarkable potters.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: May-01-2009

Upgrading

I am familiar with the microsoft Word and will be upgrading to the Word 2007. This book has helped with the new look and feel, as well as the upgrades to Word.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Feb-13-2009

A well-categorized collection of tips and tricks

I bought this book when I started working on my master's thesis, suspecting(correctly) that I would need to take advantage of some of the "advanced"features of Word to keep track of such a long document. Since section 5 isdedicated to long documents, I hoped this book would help make the...

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  • Posted: Sep-24-2008

Good Job

Well written, has step by step training and I would recommend it for all beg & intermedate users.It does not cover things like how to put a file path in the footer by using quick parts (a tab on the footer screen), if you like short cuts or know how to do a task other than a menu, this book is...

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  • Posted: Sep-21-2008

Essential for learning and using Word 2007

With the radical changes in Word 2007, even long time users might find themselves a little confused. It just takes a little getting used to and some help from this "Special Edition Using MS Office 2007." It can be used as a learning guide for new users or as a reference for long time users. I...

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