Absolute Beginner's Guide to WP10


  

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Que's Absolute Beginner's Guide to WordPerfect 10 (includes three bonus chapters on Quattro Pro) Available in Jan. 2003

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 Absolute Beginners Guide
WordPerfect 10

  • Part I - Learning the Basics
    • 1. Getting Acquainted with WordPerfect
      •  Starting WordPerfect
      •  Getting Acqainted with the WordPerfect Screen
      •  Working with the Property Bar and Toolbars
      •  Using the Menus
      •  Getting Help
        •  Getting "Quick and Easy" Help
        •  Accessing the Help Topics
        •  Getting Help on the Web
        • Helping Microsoft Word Users Make the Transition
      •  Exiting WordPerfect
  • 2. Creating and Saving Documents
      •  Creating Documents
        •  Typing Text
        •  Erasing Text
        •  Inserting Today's Date
      •  Moving around in a document
        • Using the mouse to get around
        • Using the keyboard to get around
      • Print a Document
      • Saving documents
        • Saving a document
        • Saving  to a different format
  • 3. Finding and Opening Documents
      • Getting Familiar with the Open File Dialog Box
        • Opening a File
        • Customizing the View
        • Arranging the File List
      • Navigating Through Drives and Folders
      • Searching for a File
        • Listing Files by Type
        • Listing Files by Modification Date
        • Searching by File Name or Content
      •  Converting Documents on Open
      •  Organizing Files in Folders
        • Creating new folders
        • Moving and Copying Files
        • Renaming Files
        • Deleting Files
  • 4. Revising Documents
      • Selecting text
        • Selecting Text with the Keyboard
        • Selecting Text with the Mouse
      • Moving and Copying Text
      • Using Undo to Fix Your Mistakes
      • Using the Zoom Feature
        • Zooming in with the Mouse
        • Zooming in on a Specific Area
      • Working with More Than One Document
      • Previewing and Printing Documents
        • Switching to Print Preview
        • Changing the Number of Copies
        • Printing specific pages
        • Faxing Documents from WordPerfect
        • Sending Documents via Email
  • 5. Basic Formatting
      • Emphasizing Important Text
      • Choosing the Right Font
        • Selecting Fonts and Font Sizes
        • Choosing a Fonts from the QuickFonts List
        • Using Other Font Effects
      • Changing Margins
        • Using the Guidelines
        • Adjusting the Left and Right Margins Using the Ruler
        • Using the Page Setup Dialog Box
      • Creating an Envelope
      • Inserting Symbols
      • Turning on Reveal Codes
  • 6. Using the Writing Tools
      • Recognizing WordPerfect's Automatic Proofreading Features
      • Spell Checking a Document
      • Checking for Grammatical Errors
      • Looking up Words in the Thesaurus
      • Using the Dictionary
      • Switching to a Different Language
      • Searching for Text and Codes
        •  Searching for text
        •  Searching for codes
      • Discovering the Power of QuickCorrect
        • Adding and deleting entries
        •  Customizing Format As You Go
        • Inserting  SpeedLinks
        • Creating QuickWord Entries
  • Part II - Making it Look Nice
    • 7. Working with Paragraphs
      • Aligning Text
        • Using Center and Flush Right
        • Justifying Text
      • Setting Tabs
      • Indenting Text
      • Adjusting the Spacing Between Lines and Paragraphs
        • Adjusting the Line Spacing
        • Adjusting the Space Between Paragraphs
      • Keeping Text Together
        • Widow/orphan protection
        • Block Protect
        • Conditional End of Page
  • 8. Working with Pages
      • Inserting a Page Break
      • Changing to a different paper size
      • Subdividing pages
      • Adding page numbers
        • Inserting a page number at a predefined position
        • Inserting a page number anywhere in a document
      • Adding a header or footer
        • Creating headers and footers
        • Working with headers and footers
      • Suppressing and delaying formatting
        • Using the Suppress Feature
        • Inserting a Delay Code
      • Adding Borders Around Pages
      • Using Make It Fit
  • 9. Using Styles for Consistency
      • Understanding Styles
        • Explaining Open Styles
        • Explaining Paired Styles
      • Using QuickStyle to Create Your Own Styles
      • Using WordPerfect's Heading Styles
      • Building Your Own Styles
      • Editing Styles
      • Using QuickFormat
  • Part III - Organizing Information
    • 10. Tables
      • Creating Tables
      • Working with Tables
        • Typing in tables
        • Adjusting column widths
        • Adding  rows and columns
        • Deleting rows and columns
        • Joining and splitting cells
      • Formatting Tables, Columns and Cells
        • Formatting the entire table
        • Formatting text in columns
        • Formatting rows
        • Formatting cells
        • Changing lines, fills and borders
          • Using SpeedFormat
          • Changing the Lines
          • Changing the Fill Pattern
          • Choosing A Different Border
      • Using WordPerfect Tables for Calculations
        • Using QuickSum
        • Inserting formulas
        • Inserting functions
      • Converting text to a table, or a table to text
        • Converting tabular columns to tables
        • Converting tables to other formats
  • 11.  Lists and Outlines
      • Working with Lists
        • Creating Bulleted Lists
        • Creating Numbered Lists
        • Editing Lists
        • Changing the Bullet or Numbering Style
      • Working with Outlines
        • Creating Outlines
        • Using the Outline Property Bar
        • Editing an Outline
          • Inserting Items in an Existing Outline
          • Rearranging Outline Items
          • Promoting/Demoting Outline Items
        • Collapsing and Expanding Outlines
        • Changing the Outline Style
  • Part IV - Adding Visuals
    • 12. Working with Graphics
      • Inserting Graphic Lines
        • Inserting standard lines
        • Customizing graphic lines
      • Inserting Graphic Images
        • Inserting Clip Art
        • Moving and Sizing an Image
        • Importing Graphics
          • Inserting other graphic types
          • Using images from a scanner
          • Using images from the Internet
        • Creating Text Boxes
        • Setting border, wrap and fill options
          • Wrapping text around graphic boxes
          • Adding borders to graphic boxes
          • Adding fills to graphic boxes
        • Adding watermarks
        • Inserting shapes
          • Adding line shapes
          • Adding closed object shapes
          • Adding callout shapes
        • Layering graphics
  • 13. Using Data from other Sources
      • Copying Data from Other Programs
      • Using Corel's Clipbook
        • Loading the Clipbook Program
        • Using the Clipbook
        • Managing Clipboards
      • Using OLE to Link and Embed Data from Other Programs
        • Creating New OLE Objects
        • Creating an OLE Link to Existing Data
      • Converting files to and from different formats
        • Opening files from other programs
        • Saving files in a different format
        • Installing the additional conversion filters
  • Part V - Automating Your Work
    • 14. Using  the Merge Feature
      • Working with Data Files
        • Creating a Data File
        • Importing Data into Merge Data Files
      • Creating Form Files
      • Merging the Two Files Together
        • Creating Envelopes and Labels
        • Merging to E-Mail
      • Creating a Fill-in-the-Blanks Form
  • 15. Using the Address Book
      • Creating an address book
      • Adding entries to an address book
      • Working with Address Book entries
      • Opening other address books
      • Importing and Exporting Address Books
      • Arranging the Information
      • Merging with the Address Book
        • Associate a form file with an address book
        • Edit an association to an Address Book
  • 16. Working with Templates
      • Using WordPerfect's Templates
        • Filling in Personal Information
        • Answering the Disable Macro Message
        • Using the PerfectExpert Panel
      • Customizing WordPerfect's Templates
        • Backing up the Default Template
        • Editing the Default Template
        • Editing the WordPerfect Templates
      • Downloading and Installing Templates
      • Converting an Existing Document to a Template
  • 17. Creating and Playing Macros
      • Playing  Macros
      • Creating Macros
      • Editing Macros
      • Recording Several Sample Macros
  • 18. Using the Task Manager
      • Starting Task Manager
      • Selecting Projects
  • Appendix A: Learning Quattro Pro Basics
    • The Quattro Pro Screen
    • Entering data
      •  Entering values and labels
      •  Using QuickFill
    • Navigating Around in the Notebook Window
    • Editing cell entries
    • Selecting Cells
    • Moving and copying information
    • Saving Your Work
    • Importing and Exporting Data
    • Getting Expert Assistance
      •  Getting Help as You Work
      •  Displaying the Help Topics
      •  Getting Help on the Web
      •  Helping Microsoft Excel Users Make the Transition
  • Appendix B: Formatting Your Spreadsheet
    • Inserting, Clearing and Deleting Cells, Rows and Columns
      •  Inserting Rows and Columns
      •  Clearing the Contents
      •  Deleting Cells, Rows and Columns
    • Adjusting column width and row height
      •  Adjusting the Column Width Using the Mouse
      •  Adjusting the Row Height Using the Mouse
      •  Entering Precise Measurements in a Dialog Box
    • Formatting Values
      • Aligning Entries in Cells
      • Adding Emphasis to Cells
    • Protecting Cells
    • Joining Cells
    • Naming Cells
    • Using SpeedFormat
  • Appendix C: Working with Formulas and Functions
      • Understanding formulas
        • Order of Operations
        • Entering Formulas
      • Editing Formulas
      • Copying Formulas
      • Using Relative And Absolute Cell Addresses
      • Understanding Functions
      • Using the Formula Composer
      • Using QuickSum
  • Appendix D: Understanding the WordPerfect Product Family
      •  The Full Suite
        • The Standard Version
        • The Professional Version
        • The Academic Version
        • The Trial Version
      •  Corel Family Pack
      •  Corel Productivity Pack
      •  Places to Go For Help
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