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Enhancing Document Layouts in Microsoft Word 2010: Advanced Column Techniques

This lesson focuses on advanced techniques for managing page layouts in Microsoft Word 2010, specifically through the use of columns. Students will learn how to modify column widths and spacing using the Ruler Bar, insert manual column breaks to control text flow, and add vertical lines for improved visual appeal. Emphasis is placed on understanding the Columns dialog box and the consequences of altering column sizes. Practical exercises are provided to reinforce learning, ensuring students can apply these skills effectively in their document formatting.

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Enhancing Document Layouts in Microsoft Word 2010: Advanced Column Techniques

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  1. Microsoft Word 2010 Lesson 8 Part 2 Word Lesson 8 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  2. Page Layout TAB & Page Setup GROUP Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  3. Press “ALT” to see the column setting on the Ruler Column widths can also be modified by using the Ruler Bar. When altering the width on the ruler bar, hold down the ALT key to see the measurement as you move the marker on the ruler. Can also be used to change the spacing between columns! See the column settings on the Ruler Bar Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  4. The areas of the Columns dialog box Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  5. 1 Column Continuous break 2 Columns A section break and how it will allow for only a portion of a document to be created in columns Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  6. Caution! Students that make 1 column wider in the Columns dialog box automatically alters the other columns to accommodate the change in width Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  7. Hot Keys To Create a MANUAL column break . . . . CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  8. A column break can be inserted anywhere to cause the text to break to the next column Word 2010 automatically breaks columns at the end of the page, but this setting can be changed by inserting a manual column break. Inserting a Column Break Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  9. Manual column breaks can be deleted by clicking on the break and then pressing DELETE on the keyboard. To see the “manual break”, use the “Show/Hide Command, located on the Home Ribbon. Manual Column Breaks Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  10. Vertical lines are defaulted to the center area between columns. The line that is inserted between columns will appear along the length of the longest column in the document. Vertical lines can make text easier to ready by visually separating the data. Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  11. CAUTION! Vertical lines that are created with the Shapes Community will NOT automatically fit on the column length changes. To control the length of the vertical line that is inserted between columns, use the line option found under the Shapers Command, to create the vertical line. Inserting a vertical line between columns can add visual appeal to the document! Alternative Methods Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

  12. Now it is time for you to practice. Please complete the following: • Word Lesson 8, Exercise 1 • Word Lesson 8, Project 1 • Quia: “MSITA Lesson 8” Word Lesson 6 presentation prepared by Michele Smith – North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. Content from Microsoft Office Word 2010 Lesson Plans provided by Microsoft.

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