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Homework Help: Using Microsoft Word for Homework Assignments

How do I...?

Double space

Insert page numbers

Insert last name with page numbers

Copy and paste text

Copy and paste an image

Create columns

Make a brochure

Make a resume

How do I...

Double Space?

1. If you have already begun typing, highlight the text you would like to double space.
2. On the menu bar, click Format.
3. Select Paragraph.
4. Under Line Spacing, select Double.

Insert Page Numbers?

1. On the menu bar, click Insert.
2. Select Page Numbers.
3. Choose where you want the page numbers to appear (bottom or top, left or right).
4. Click OK.

Insert Last Name with Page Numbers (for research papers)?

1. On the menu bar, click Insert.
2. Select Page Numbers.
3. Choose where you want the page numbers to appear (bottom or top, left or right).
4. Click OK.
5. To add your name next to the page number, click View in the menu bar. "Choose Header and Footer."
6. Click next to the page number and type your name.
7. Click "Close" on the Header/footer box when you are done.

Copy and Paste Text?

1. Using the mouse, highlight the text you want to copy.
2. On the toolbar, click Edit.
3. Select Copy.
4. Place the cursor where you want to add the text.
5. On the toolbar, click Edit.
6. Select Paste.

Copy and Paste an Image?

Note: Images found on the Internet may be protected by copyright law.
1. Using the right mouse button, click on the picture you want to copy.
2. Select Copy.
3. Place the cursor where you want to add the picture.
4. On the toolbar, click Edit.
5. Select Paste.

Create Columns?

1. One the toolbar, click Format.
2. Select Columns.
3. Select number of columns you want.
4. Click OK.

Make a Brochure?

1. On the toolbar, click File.
2. Select New.
3. Choose the Publications tab.
4. Double-click on Brochure.
5. You will see a template (brochure is already formatted for you) with instructions on how to enter your own information into the brochure format.

Make a Resume?

1. On the toolbar, click File.
2. Select New.
3. Choose the Other Documents tab.
4. Double-click on the type of resume youd like to create (Contemporary, Elegant, or Professional).
5. You will see a template (resume is already formatted for you).
6. Enter your information into the resume format.