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public:nnels:etext:setting_up_ms_word [2022/04/11 20:42] rachel.osolen |
public:nnels:etext:setting_up_ms_word [2022/11/23 18:49] rachel.osolen ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation |
- Show ''Ruler'': The Ruler will help you check to see that all body text and images are left justified. [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/show-the-ruler-dc8a4e0d-209f-43b8-b967-8e65da24d4c7#ID0EAABAAA=Windows|Here is a link to directions on how to set up your ruler]]. Quotes and Headings **do not need to be left justified** only the body text of the document. You can use direct formatting buttons to ''Align Left'' and ''Decrease Indent'' to fix justification. | - Show ''Ruler'': The Ruler will help you check to see that all body text and images are left justified. [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/show-the-ruler-dc8a4e0d-209f-43b8-b967-8e65da24d4c7#ID0EAABAAA=Windows|Here is a link to directions on how to set up your ruler]]. Quotes and Headings **do not need to be left justified** only the body text of the document. You can use direct formatting buttons to ''Align Left'' and ''Decrease Indent'' to fix justification. |
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Here is a tutorial on how to [[Set Up MS Word]] | Here is a tutorial on how to [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crhXYXVfqcY|Set Up MS Word]] |
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<note>If you find you have an ''.rtf'' file, contact the Production Coordinator through RT and they will convert the file for you to .docx</note> | <note>If you find you have an ''.rtf'' file, contact the Production Coordinator through RT and they will convert the file for you to .docx</note> |
* Select the ''clear formatting'' button located at the top of the ''Apply a Style'' box in the ''Style Pane'' | * Select the ''clear formatting'' button located at the top of the ''Apply a Style'' box in the ''Style Pane'' |
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[[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crhXqGVfFN7|Here is a quick video showing you how this is done!]] | Here is a quick video for [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crhXqGVfFN7|Clearing Formatting]] |
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Now you can start applying styles as needed. See the [[public:nnels:etext:styles_headings|Styles & Headings]] section for more info applying styles and the importance of headings. | <note>Another option it to copy the entire book and paste it into a new word document. This can especially be helpful for books that have problematic formatting issues.</note> |
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| Now you can start applying styles as needed. See the [[public:nnels:etext:styles|Styles & Headings]] section for more info applying styles and the importance of headings. |
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Each section of a standard book is formatted as per the wiki instructions. The [[public:nnels:etext:start#book_sections|Books Sections]] of the eText wiki show you how, and is divided by the sections found in most books. | Each section of a standard book is formatted as per the wiki instructions. The [[public:nnels:etext:start#book_sections|Books Sections]] of the eText wiki show you how, and is divided by the sections found in most books. |