4 Ways To Make Office 2007 Work For You

Let's face it, you're constantly looking for ways to make your business documents look better, while reducing the time it takes to create the item. So whether you battle spacing issues or can't figure out how to import a spreadsheet into your document, we offer up these helpful tips.

Here are four ways you can make Office 2007 work for you, not against you!

Tip #1: When working in MS Word, use tables for your page layouts.

When you work with tables, you have an easy-to-use, simplistic way to organize your content and make a showy piece all at once. From importing graphics like your logo to importing charts to further support your topic, using tables is a time-saving function that many Word users don't utilize. To learn more, check out the 2007 Microsoft Office Tables demo.

Tip #2: For graphic support, leverage Excel and PowerPoint.

If you need a supporting graphic or chart within the Word document you create, using Excel or PowerPoint can be quite helpful. You can draw objects, design easy-to-read charts and create your own unique look with either of these programs. Once designed, you can then import your graphic into your document with the click of your mouse.

Read more about creating effective charts in Excel.

Tip #3: Keep control of your documents by using different views.

Did you know that there are three different views you can use when creating a document? To switch from the current view you use to another layout, go to the View menu or you can go to the File menu and click on Print Preview. Using various views allows you to save time editing your documents. One example is that with the Print Preview you can easily see what your final document should look like, allowing you to click on the magnifier to view and then edit your document.

Tip #4: Make your document expressively you.

Gone are the days of boring, text-only documents. Now you can choose your own color scheme, allowing you to create documents that can be branded to your specific business. You can formate the document's font, utilize line-shading, borders and even choose color fill options. What's more, it's easy to create a color specific piece that works with your business' look. Discover how to change your document's color palette.

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