Beginning Microsoft Word 2010

Beginning Microsoft Word 2010 is a visually stimulating introductory guide that teaches the complete Word newbie (as well as slightly experienced yet equally baffled users) what they need to know to write that thesis or proposal tonight. From the absolute basics like installing the software and creating documents to more advanced features like adding images and working with themes, this book is your one-stop source for using Word 2010 effectively.

This book shows you what’s new in Word 2010—including advanced features for collaboration on documents and updates to the user interface—while also providing a solid grounding in overall word processing skills. Using step-by-step instructions as well as visual aids and screenshots, Beginning Microsoft Word 2010 will guide you from a know-nothing newbie to a proficient and knowledgeable Word user.

What you’ll learn

• How to install Word
• How to create, format, and annotate documents
• How to share documents with others
• How to make comments
• How to configure print options
• How to use the ribbon
• How to organize a term paper or a proposal
• How to add the finishing touches to a document (Cover pages, TOCs, etc)
• How to add images and utilize other design-related features
• How to work with themes and styles
• How to reuse content
• How to create templates
• How to use the different Word document views effectively

About the Authors

Ty Anderson runs a consultancy in Dallas and specializes in professional, actually used and working information management applications. Starting out as an accountant with Pricewaterhouse, Anderson eventually fell into development and systems development in the finance industry. He now designs, executes, and offers training on his own Office-centric applications delivered to small to medium-large firms. Anderson is a regular contributor to MSDN Office Library.

Chris Anderson has been a professional developer for over 10 years now, specializing in building desktop, web, and mobile business applications using Microsoft technologies for industries as wide ranging as accounting, property valuation, mining, the fresh produce industry, pet cremations, logistics, field services, sales, and construction. Now running his own business he has turned to Silverlight as the ideal new technology for developing and deploying business applications. Chris currently resides in Sydney, Australia.

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 50 computer books including How to Do Everything with Microsoft Excel 2007 and How to Do Everything with Microsoft Word 2007.