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No, the world's favorite word processor doesn't have all the features of a deluxe desktop publishing program, but it has more and finer formatting controls than you're using now. Here's how to take advantage of text boxes, line spacing, and other tools for surprisingly stylish newsletters or flyers.

It's happened to all of us: The word processing file that was fine only yesterday is suddenly missing in action or, worse, turned to garbled garbage. Try these tips to attempt a safe recovery, or at least enlist some of Microsoft Word's little-known features to reduce the risk of document loss in the future.

You've used Word long enough to feel comfortable with the Tools/Customize command, tweaking a toolbar here and a menu there? Office expert Helen Bradley says you're only scratching the surface -- and shows you how to get instant access to frames, font samples, favorite documents, and symbols normally hidden or unavailable.

Word 2000 combines streamlined document creation with powerful Web functionality so you can work more efficiently and communicate your ideas more effectively.

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This entire toolbar could become a floating window by double-clicking on the control bar at the far left end of this toolbar. That gives the following window, which can be placed anywhere on the screen.....

The most commonly used items from the Tools, Window and Help menus will be explained. A quiz will follow.

The most commonly used items from the Tools, Window and Help menus will be explained. A quiz will follow.

The most commonly used items from the Tools, Window and Help menus will be explained. A quiz will follow.