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December 20, 2005

Advanced Microsoft Word Tutorials

The following Microsoft Word tutorials present and demonstrate some advanced features of functions of this word processing application. These are provided by the Kent School District, Washington. Word for the Classroom: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/index.htm - learn to use Word effectively in the curriculum; topics include publishing, writing, editing, templates, student portfolios, and hyperlinking. Bookmarks: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/Bookmarks/Bookmark… - used in long documents to jump to locations without scrolling Breaks: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/breaks.doc - inserting page, column or text-wrapping breaks Comments : www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/Comments/comment.d… - give directions, answers, place for student information within a document. Can also be used for student/teacher editing: Pop up boxes, Balloons, or a list at the bottom of a Word document. Columns: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/columns.do… - creating multiple columns on the page for formatting purposes (possible uses: newsletters, brochures) Editing Tools: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/editing.do… - highlighting, comments, and tracking changes (great for peer or teacher editing or feedback) Footnotes and Endnotes: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/foot_endno… - explain, comment on, or provide references for text in a document Forms: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/forms.doc – create forms that students or staff can fill out or interact with easily on a computer Hidden Text: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/Hid_Text/hid_text…. - hiding text hints/directions for students that need this support for writing Margins: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/margins.do… - modify margins and space between document text and headers/footers Outline View: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/outline_vi… - see and alter the structure of your document in terms of headings, subheadings and such Pop-Up Icons: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/pop_up/pop_up.htm - used as prompts and guides to support student work or create writing prompts Recording Sound in Word: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/media_hooks/wordso… - insert your recorded voice or sounds Tabs: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/tab_stops…. - setting tab stops for formatting structure Toolbars: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/toolbars.d… – personalizing Word toolbars for ease of use Watermark: www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/watermark…. – place a muted picture in the background of your document

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