Absolute Beginner's Guide

to WordPerfect 11

Part 1 - Learning the Basics

Chapter 1: Getting Started and Finding Help

What is WordPerfect?Getting WordPerfect Up and Running
Exploring 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

Chapter 2: Creating, Saving and Printing Documents

Creating Documents
   Typing Text
   Erasing Text
Moving Around in a Document
   Using the Mouse to Get Around
   Using the Keyboard to Get Around
Printing a Document
Saving Documents
   Saving Documents
   Saving to a Different File Format (Using the Compatibility Toolbar)
Closing Documents

Chapter 3: Finding and Opening Documents

 Getting Familiar with the Open File Dialog Box
   Opening a File
   Customizing the View
   Rearranging 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
   Installing Additional Conversion Filters
   Using the WordPerfect Office Conversion Utility
Organizing Files in Folders
   Creating New Folders
   Moving and Copying Files
   Renaming Files
   Deleting Files and Folders

Chapter 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
   Choosing a Zoom Setting
   Zooming in with the Mouse
   Zooming in on One Specific Area
Switching to 5.1 Classic Mode
   Switching to the Blue Screen
   Switching to the WordPerfect 5.1 Keyboard
Selecting Your Workspace
Working with More Than One Document
Previewing and Printing Documents
   Switching to Print Preview
   Changing the Number of Copies
   Printing Specific Pages
Faxing and Emailing Documents
  Faxing Documents from WordPerfect
  Sending Document via Email

Chapter 5: Learning Basic Formatting

Emphasizing Important Text
Choosing the Right Font
   Selecting Fonts and Font Sizes
   Choosing a Font from the QuickFont List
   Using Other Font Effects
Changing Margins
   Using the Guidelines to Adjust Margins
   Adjusting the Left and Right Margins Using the Ruler
   Using the Page Setup Dialog Box
Creating an Envelope
Inserting Symbols
   Using the Symbols Dialog Box
   Using the Symbols Toolbar Button
   Using QuickCorrect
Working in Reveal Codes
   Turning on Reveal Codes
   Printing the Codes

Chapter 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 and Replacing Text and Codes
   Searching for Text
   Searching for Codes
Discovering the Power of QuickCorrect
   Adding and Deleting QuickCorrect Entries
   Customizing Format-As-You-Go
   Inserting SpeedLinks
   Creating QuickWord Entries

Part II - Making it Look Nice

Chapter 7: Working with Paragraphs

Aligning Text
   Using Center and Flush Right
   Justifying Text
Setting Tabs
   Turning on the Ruler
   Clearing the Default Tabs
   Setting New Tabs
   Changing the Tab Type
   Editing Tab Settings
Indenting Text
Adjusting the Spacing Between Lines and Paragraphs
   Adjusting the Line Spacing
   Adjusting the Space Between Paragraphs
Keeping Text Together
   Enabling Widow/Orphan Protection
   Using Block Protect
   Setting a Conditional End of Page

Chapter 8: Working with Pages

Inserting a Page Break
Changing Paper Size and Orientation
Subdividing Pages
Adding Page Numbers
   Inserting Page Numbers in a Predefined Position
   Inserting Page Numbers Manually
Adding a Header or Footer
   Creating a Header or Footer
   Working with Headers and Footers
Suppressing and Delaying Codes
   Using the Suppress Feature
 Inserting a Delay Code
Adding Borders Around Pages
Using the Make It Fit Feature

Chapter 9: Using Styles for Consistency

Understanding Styles
   Open Styles
   Paired Styles
Using QuickStyle to Create Your Own Styles
Using WordPerfect's Heading Styles
Building Your Own Styles
Editing Styles
   Revising Your Styles
   Customizing the Default Settings
Using QuickFormat to Duplicate Formatting

Part III - Organizing Information

Chapter 10: Creating and Formatting Tables

Creating Tables
Working with Tables
   Typing in Tables
   Adjusting Column Widths
   Adding Rows or Columns
   Deleting Rows or 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 Table 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
  ConvertingTables to Other Formats

Chapter 11: Creating Lists and Outlines

Working with Lists
   Creating Bulleted Lists
   Creating Numbered Lists
Editing Lists
   Changing the Bullet or Numbering Styles
Working with Outlines
   Creating Outlines
   Using the Outline Property Bar
Editing an Outline
  Inserting Items in an Existing Outline
  Rearranging Outline Items
  Collapsing and Expanding Outlines
  Changing the Outline Style

Part IV - Adding Visuals

Chapter 12: Working with Graphics

Working with 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

Chapter 13: Sharing Data

Copying Data From Other Programs
Using Corel’s Clipbook
  Loading the Clipbook Program
  Using the Clipbook
Using OLE to Link and Embed Data from Other Programs
   Using OLE to Create a Link to Existing Data
   Creating a New OLE Object
Opening/Importing Files from Other Programs
   Saving/Exporting Files to Other File Formats
   Installing Additional Conversion Filters
   Using Data From Unsupported Formats
Publishing Documents in PDF Format
Publishing Documents to XML

Part V - Automating Your Work

Chapter 14: Using the Merge Feature

Working with Data Files
   Creating a Data File
   Importing Data into Merge Data Files
Creating Form Files
Merging the Data and Form Files Together
Creating Envelopes
Creating Labels
Creating Fill-in-the-Blanks Forms

Chapter 15: Using the Address Book

The Address Book
   Starting the WordPerfect Address Book
   Adding Entries to an Address Book
Creating New Address Books
Working with Address Book Entries
Customizing the Address Book Window
Integrating with Microsoft Outlook
   Opening the Outlook Address Book
   Routing Documents with Outlook
Using Address Books with Merge
   Associate a Form File with an Address Book
   Edit an Association to an Address Book
Importing and Exporting Address Books

Chapter 16: Working with Templates

Using WordPerfect's Templates
   Filling in Personal Information
   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
Working with the WordPerfect OfficeReady Browser

Chapter 17: Creating and Playing Macros

What is a Macro?
Playing Macros
Running WordPerfect's Shipping Macros
Creating Macros
Editing Macros
Recording Several Sample Macros
   Creating a Signature Block Macro
   Creating a Document Information Footer Macro
   Creating a Fax Cover Sheet Macro

Chapter 18: Using WordPerfect's Legal Tools

Creating a Table of Contents
   Marking the Entries
   Defining the Table
   Generating the Table
Creating a Table of Authorities
   Marking the First Authority
   Marking Subsequent Authorities
   Defining the Table
   Generating the Table
Using Document Map to Navigate Through Long Documents
Reviewing Documents
   Making Comments as a Reviewer
   Responding to Comments as an Author
Comparing Documents
   Highlighting Changes to a Document Automatically
   Applying Redline and Strikeout Manually
   Removing Revision Marks
Creating Pleading Documents
   Creating Cases
   Creating and Editing Pleading Styles
Publishing Pleadings to EDGAR Format

Part VI - Appendices

Appendix A: Learning Quattro Pro Basics

The Quattro Pro Screen
   Starting Quattro Pro
   Learning the Quattro Pro Interface
Entering Data
   Entering Values and Labels
   Navigating Around the Notebook Window
Working with Cells
   Editing Cell Entries
   Selecting Cells
   Moving and Copying Information
Saving Your Work
Importing and Exporting Data
Getting Expert Assistance

Appendix B: Working with Formulas and Functions

Understanding Formulas
   Order of Operations
   Entering Formulas
Editing Formulas
Copying Formulas
Using QuickSum
Understanding Functions
Using the Formula Composer
Entering Spreadsheet Functions Manually

Appendix C: Formatting Your Spreadsheets

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 Column Width
   Adjusting Row Height
   Assigning Precise Dimensions to Columns and Rows
Formatting Values
Aligning Entries in Cells
Adding Emphasis to Cells
Protecting Cells
Joining Cells
Naming Cells
Using SpeedFormat

Appendix D: Understanding the WordPerfect Product Family

WordPerfect Office 12
 The Standard Version
 The Professional Version
 The Education Version
 The Trial Version
 WordPerfect Office 12 OEM
WordPerfect Productivity Pack
Places to Go For Help