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rachel.osolen [Step Three: Clear Formatting] 		public:nnels:etext:setting_up_ms_word [2022/12/14 13:18] (current)
rachel.osolen [Step One: Set Document Properties]
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     - If the book has multiple authors, separate their names with a comma     - If the book has multiple authors, separate their names with a comma
   - Enter the ''National Network for Equitable Library Service'' in the ''Company'' field. Do not use the publisher name of the original book.   - Enter the ''National Network for Equitable Library Service'' in the ''Company'' field. Do not use the publisher name of the original book.
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 +Here is a video demo on [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3l2rbVvxIQ|How to Set up the Document Priorities in Word for NNELS]]
  
 **Note**: do not use underscores (_) in document properties. **Note**: do not use underscores (_) in document properties.
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 <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> <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>
  
-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.+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.
  
 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.
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 After you have finished reformatting the book you will need to pass the ticket to the Production Coordinator, and upload the finished book to CyberDuck. After you have finished reformatting the book you will need to pass the ticket to the Production Coordinator, and upload the finished book to CyberDuck.
  
 +<note tip>Spacing is also important for accessibility. Ensure that you remove:
 +  * TAB characters used to provide indentation
 +  * Multiple Paragraph ‘Return’ characters (¶) used to provide spacing between paragraphs
 +  * Newline breaks (↵)
 +  * Multiple SPACE characters
  
 +If any of this exists in the document, then it is not properly formatted with styles. You will need to remove these spaces. See [[public:nnels:etext:find-and-replace|Find & Replace]] for more instructions.
 +{{ :public:nnels:no_styles.png?400 |}}</note>
  
 [[public:nnels:etext:getting_started|Navigate Back to Getting Started]] [[public:nnels:etext:getting_started|Navigate Back to Getting Started]]
  
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