Microsoft Word Project 2

Objectives Describe the MLA documentation style for a research paperDescribe the MLA documentation style for a research paper Change the margin settings in a documentChange the margin settings in a document Adjust line spacing in a documentAdjust line spacing in a document Use a header to number pages of a documentUse a header to number pages of a document Enter text using Click and TypeEnter text using Click and Type Apply formatting using shortcut keysApply formatting using shortcut keys

Objectives cont… Indent paragraphsIndent paragraphs Use Word’s AutoCorrect featureUse Word’s AutoCorrect feature Add a footnote to a research paperAdd a footnote to a research paper Modify a styleModify a style Count the words in a documentCount the words in a document Insert a manual page breakInsert a manual page break Create a hanging indentCreate a hanging indent Insert a symbol automaticallyInsert a symbol automatically Create a hyperlinkCreate a hyperlink

Objectives cont… Sort selected paragraphsSort selected paragraphs Go to a specific location in a documentGo to a specific location in a document Move textMove text Find and replace textFind and replace text Use the Paste Options buttonUse the Paste Options button Understand how smart tags workUnderstand how smart tags work

Objectives cont… Find a synonym for a wordFind a synonym for a word Check spelling and grammar at onceCheck spelling and grammar at once Display the Web page associated with a hyperlinkDisplay the Web page associated with a hyperlink a copy of a document a copy of a document

Introduction Always need to write reportsAlways need to write reports 2 documentation styles for research papers2 documentation styles for research papers MLA (Modern Language Association of America)MLA (Modern Language Association of America) APA (American Psychological Association)APA (American Psychological Association)

Project Two – E- Retailing Research Paper MLA Documentation StyleMLA Documentation Style

MLA Documentation Style

Project Two – E- Retailing Research Paper Starting WordStarting Word Click Start button on Windows taskbar, point to Programs on the Start Menu and then click Microsoft Word on the Programs submenu.Click Start button on Windows taskbar, point to Programs on the Start Menu and then click Microsoft Word on the Programs submenu.

Project Two – E- Retailing Research Paper Resetting Menus and ToolbarsResetting Menus and Toolbars Use steps outlined in Appendix DUse steps outlined in Appendix D Displaying Formatting MarksDisplaying Formatting Marks If the Show/Hide ¶ button on the Standard tool bar is not already selected, click itIf the Show/Hide ¶ button on the Standard tool bar is not already selected, click it

Changing the Margins Word is preset to use standard 8.5 by 11 inch paper with 1.25 inch left and right margins and 1 inch top and bottom marginsWord is preset to use standard 8.5 by 11 inch paper with 1.25 inch left and right margins and 1 inch top and bottom margins To change settings:To change settings:

Changing the Margins Zooming Page WidthZooming Page Width Click the Zoom box arrow on the Standard toolbarClick the Zoom box arrow on the Standard toolbar Click Page Width in the Zoom listClick Page Width in the Zoom list

Adjusting Line Spacing Selecting Different Line SpacingSelecting Different Line Spacing

Using a Header to Number Pages Headers and FootersHeaders and Footers

Using a Header to Number Pages Entering Text Using Click and TypeEntering Text Using Click and Type

Using a Header to Number Pages Entering a Page Number into the HeaderEntering a Page Number into the Header

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Applying Formatting Using Shortcut KeysApplying Formatting Using Shortcut Keys

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Saving the Research PaperSaving the Research Paper Insert a floppy disk into drive AInsert a floppy disk into drive A Click the Save button on the Standard toolbarClick the Save button on the Standard toolbar Type E-Retailing Paper in the file name text boxType E-Retailing Paper in the file name text box Click the Save in box arrow and then click 3 ½ Floppy (A:)Click the Save in box arrow and then click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) Click the Save button in the Save As dialog boxClick the Save button in the Save As dialog box

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Indenting ParagraphsIndenting Paragraphs

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Using Word’s AutoCorrect FeatureUsing Word’s AutoCorrect Feature Auto Correct as you type or click the AutoCorrect Options buttonAuto Correct as you type or click the AutoCorrect Options button

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Adding FootnotesAdding Footnotes

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Modifying a StyleModifying a Style StyleStyle Normal styleNormal style

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Using Word CountUsing Word Count

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Automatic Page BreaksAutomatic Page Breaks Soft page breaksSoft page breaks Performed between keystrokesPerformed between keystrokes

Typing the Body of the Research Paper Recounting Words in a DocumentRecounting Words in a Document

Creating an Alphabetical Works Cited Page Manual Page BreaksManual Page Breaks CTRL + ENTERCTRL + ENTER

Creating an Alphabetical Works Cited Page Centering the Title of the Works Cited PageCentering the Title of the Works Cited Page Drag the First Line Indent marker to the 0” mark on the rulerDrag the First Line Indent marker to the 0” mark on the ruler Click the Center button on the Formatting toolbarClick the Center button on the Formatting toolbar Type Works Cited as the titleType Works Cited as the title Press EnterPress Enter Press CTRL+L to left-align the paragraph markPress CTRL+L to left-align the paragraph mark

Creating an Alphabetical Works Cited Page Creating a Hanging IndentCreating a Hanging Indent

Creating an Alphabetical Works Cited Page Inserting Arrows, Faces, and Other Symbols AutomaticallyInserting Arrows, Faces, and Other Symbols Automatically

Creating an Alphabetical Works Cited Page Creating a HyperlinkCreating a Hyperlink

Creating an Alphabetical Works Cited Page Sorting ParagraphsSorting Paragraphs

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Going to a Specific Location in a DocumentGoing to a Specific Location in a Document

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Moving TextMoving Text

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Smart TagsSmart Tags Appear on screen when Word performs a certain actionAppear on screen when Word performs a certain action Smart tag indicatorSmart tag indicator Clicking button displays menu that contains commands relative to the action performed at the location of the smart tagClicking button displays menu that contains commands relative to the action performed at the location of the smart tag

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Finding and Replacing TextFinding and Replacing Text

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Finding TextFinding Text Click the Select Browse Object button on the vertical scroll bar and then click Find on the Select Browse Object menuClick the Select Browse Object button on the vertical scroll bar and then click Find on the Select Browse Object menu Type the text to locate in the Find what text box and then click Find NextType the text to locate in the Find what text box and then click Find Next To edit the text, click the Cancel button; to find the the next occurrence of the text, click the Find Next buttonTo edit the text, click the Cancel button; to find the the next occurrence of the text, click the Find Next button

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Finding a SynonymFinding a Synonym SynonymSynonym ThesaurusThesaurus

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Checking Spelling and Grammar at OnceChecking Spelling and Grammar at Once

Proofing and Revising the Research Paper Saving Again and Printing the DocumentSaving Again and Printing the Document

Navigating to a Hyperlink Activating HyperlinksActivating Hyperlinks

ing a Copy of the Research Paper Sending Paper to ProfessorSending Paper to Professor